Routine Immunization Schedules
INFORMATION FOR MANITOBANS ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINE: |
A different schedule may be needed for high-risk individuals, individuals NOT previously immunized or if one or more doses of a vaccine are missed. Talk to your health care provider for more information about immunization.
- Immunization Schedule for Infants and Pre-School Children
- School Immunization Schedule
- Immunization Schedule for Adults
For a list of vaccines offered free-of-charge, click here
Recommended Immunization Schedule for Infants and Pre-School Children
Effective May 2024
NOTE: (Click on links to open Fact Sheets)
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Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) |
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All Manitobans 6 months of age and older are eligible for influenza vaccine each year.Click here for current information on the seasonal influenza vaccine. |
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♦ = A single vaccine dose given.
^ = Children with high-risk medical conditions and those living in First Nations communities should be immunized with Pneumococcal Conjugate 20 valent (Pneu-C-20) at 2, 4, 6 and 18 months. Please see Eligibility Criteria for high risk criteria.
* As of March 1, 2024, a meningococcal vaccine that protects against four strains is offered as part of the Immunization Schedule for Infants and Pre-School Children.
- Nimenrix® is the recommended product if the pneumococcal vaccine is also being administered as Nimenrix® does not decrease the immune response to the pneumococcal vaccine (i.e., Prevnar® 13). Nimenrix® is given as a single dose to children 12 months and older.
- For children 12 to 23 months of age, Menactra® has a 2-dose schedule with the second dose given at least 3 months apart.
- For children 24 months and older, Menactra® can be given as a single dose.
- Those with certain high-risk medical conditions may require additional doses. Refer to the Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care eligibility criteria and the Canadian Immunization Guide for dose requirements and intervals.
Recommended School Immunization Schedule
NOTE: (Click on links to open Fact Sheets)
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Age of Child |
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All Manitobans 6 months of age and older are eligible for influenza vaccine each year. Click here for current information on the seasonal influenza vaccine. |
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♦ = A single vaccine dose given.
* Starting September 2019, a meningococcal vaccine that will protect against four strains will be offered as part of Manitoba's School-Based Immunization Program in grade 6.
Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults
NOTE: (Click on links to open Fact Sheets)
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All Manitobans 6 months of age and older are eligible for influenza vaccine each year. Individuals aged 65 years and older are eligible for the high-dose influenza vaccine. Click here for current information on the seasonal influenza vaccine. |
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♦ = A single vaccine dose given.
* = Tdap vaccine is available for adults who are due for a tetanus booster and have not previously received a pertussis-containing vaccine in adulthood and pregnant women in every pregnancy optimally between 27 and 32 weeks gestation.
