Immunization / Vaccination

Diseases are still around, and you can get them if you aren't immunized.

Northerners often travel to other parts of the world where these diseases still kill many people. Some of these diseases are still found in the NWT and other parts of Canada. People who aren't immunized can very easily catch and spread diseases like measles and polio.

Immunization helps keep people safe from preventable diseases. Without proper immunization, one individual who becomes ill can quickly pass a communicable disease to others.

Immunization is still necessary! It is safe and is the best protection against preventable diseases. See the NWT Immunization Schedule for more information.

To find out if you're up-to-date on your immunizations, or to get a copy of your records, contact your local public/health centre. Contact information for all NWT health centres can be found here. 

Measles Vaccination

If you think you been exposed to measles and are unsure if you have been vaccinated, please email nthssa-yk_publichealthadmin@gov.nt.ca to request a copy of your immunization record. You will need to complete the Request Health Information or Request Health Information on Behalf of Someone Form. To process your request, please include valid identification:

  • If you are requesting information for yourself, provide either:
    • One piece of valid government-issued photo ID (scanned copy), or
    • Two pieces of valid non-photo ID.
  • If you are requesting information on behalf of someone else (other than your child), you must provide ID for both you and the individual you are representing.

We appreciate your patience as our staff work to process requests during this time of high demand.

Request Electronic Proof of Vaccination (COVID-19)

 

It is important that you return for your second dose to be considered immunized against COVID-19.