Immunizations

Are your child’s vaccinations up-to-date?  If not, book an appointment with your family doctor or visit one of our Public Health clinics to get the vaccine(s) your child needs.

If you’re not sure what vaccines your child needs for school, talk to your healthcare provider or contact your local Public Health Unit to speak with a nurse about vaccine requirements.

Childhood Immunization Schedules

• Babies’ vaccinations are due at 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months of age. 
• Infants’ age 12 months must receive their vaccines on or after the child’s birthdate, NOT EARLIER. 
• Children’s vaccines are due at age 15 months, 18 months, and then a booster is due between the ages of 4 and 6 years old.
• Grade 7 vaccines are administered via Public Health at your child’s school, they can be specially ordered at your Physician’s office, or an appointment can be made with your local Public Health Unit. Grade 7 vaccines include meningococcal disease, (Menactra, mandatory per public health), Hepatitis B and human papillomavirus (HPV, Gardasil) both recommended.
• Adolescents between the ages of 14 and 16 years old, require a booster of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. A booster of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis will then be required every ten years.

For more information on childhood immunizations, go to Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health or go to Immunize Canada by clicking HERE.

Vaccinations are important for people of all ages, not just children because they provide the most effective protection against disease. Although we receive most vaccinations during childhood, we do not always gain lifelong immunity against all diseases. During adulthood, we require booster shots to maintain our defenses against some diseases like tetanus (lockjaw), diphtheria and pertussis every ten years. It is recommended that adults also receive the Pneumococcal Disease, Herpes Zoster, Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines.

To find out what vaccines are recommended for adults, visit the Government of Ontario’s Adult Vaccination page.

For more information on adult immunizations, go to Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health