NWT Immunization Schedule
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Recommended vaccines for infants and children
This is the recommended immunization schedule from birth to 17 years of age. It is never too late to start or catch up on immunizations. If you have questions, call 811 or contact your local public health provider.
At Birth
Note: For infants 0-3 months at onset of RSV season and throughout.
At 1 month
Note: BCG is now given in the NWT at 1 month of age, after you and your healthcare provider know the results of your baby’s SCID test. BCG is only recommended for certain infants. Talk with your healthcare provider or public health nurse for more information.
At 2 months
- DTaP-IPV-Hib – Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, inactivated polio, Haemophilus influenza type B
- Men-C-ACYW – Meningococcal conjugate quadrivalent1
- Pneu-C – Pneumococcal conjugate 15 (Pneu-C-15)2
- Rot-1/Rot-5 – Rotavirus3
Notes:
- MENVEOTM and NIMENRIX® are approved for under 24 months at this time.
- Pneumococcal 20 valent conjugate vaccine (Pneu-C-20) is recommended for children who are at increased risk of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease. Refer to the Canadian Immunization Guide: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/canadian-immunization-guide.html.
- Depending on which Rot (Rot-1 or Rot-5) vaccine is available at the time of your child’s 2-month appointment, this vaccine is administered as a series of 2 or 3 doses. The vaccine series must be completed with the same type as the first dose. Rot vaccines are not routinely interchangeable.
At 4 months
- DTaP-IPV-Hib – Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, inactivated polio, Haemophilus influenza type B
- Pneu-C – Pneumococcal conjugate 15 (Pneu-C-15)1
- Rot-1/Rot-5 – Rotavirus2
Notes:
- Pneumococcal 20 valent conjugate vaccine (Pneu-C-20) is recommended for children who are at increased risk of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease. Refer to the Canadian Immunization Guide: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/canadian-immunization-guide.html.
- Depending on which Rot (Rot-1 or Rot-5) vaccine is available at the time of your child’s 2-month appointment, this vaccine is administered as a series of 2 or 3 doses. The vaccine series must be completed with the same type as the first dose. Rot vaccines are not routinely interchangeable.
At 6 months
- DTaP-IPV-Hib – Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, inactivated polio, Haemophilus influenza type B
- HB – Hepatitis B
- Pneu-C – Pneumococcal conjugate 15 (Pneu-C-15)1
- Rot-5 – Rotavirus2
Notes:
- Pneumococcal 20 valent conjugate vaccine (Pneu-C-20) is recommended for children who are at increased risk of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease. Refer to the Canadian Immunization Guide: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/canadian-immunization-guide.html.
- Depending on which Rot (Rot-1 or Rot-5) vaccine is available at the time of your child’s 2-month appointment, this vaccine is administered as a series of 2 or 3 doses. The vaccine series must be completed with the same type as the first dose. Rot vaccines are not routinely interchangeable.
At 12 months
- MMRV – Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella
- Men-C-ACYW – Meningococcal conjugate quadrivalent1
Note:
- MENVEOTM and NIMENRIX® are approved for under 24 months at this time.
At 18 months
- DTaP-IPV-Hib – Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, inactivated polio, Haemophilus influenza type B
- Pneu-C – Pneumococcal conjugate 15 (Pneu-C-15)
- MMRV – Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella
Note: Pneumococcal 20 valent conjugate vaccine (Pneu-C-20) is recommended for children who are at increased risk of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease. Refer to the Canadian Immunization Guide: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/canadian-immunization-guide.html.
At 4-6 years
- TdaP-IPV – Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, inactivated polio
At Grades 4, 5 or 6
- HPV – Human papillomavirus
- Immunocompetent individuals: 2 dose series
- Immunocompromised individuals: 3 dose series
At Grade 12
- Men-C-ACYW-135 – Meningococcal conjugate quadrivalent5
- 4CMenB – Meningococcal B (not publicly funded)5
Note: Vaccine offered to grade 12 students attending post-secondary education or military recruits who will be living in a congregate setting.
At 6 months and older
- Inf – Influenza (flu) is offered yearly.
- Children 8 years of age and younger who are receiving this vaccine for the first time will need a 2nd dose 1 month after the initial dose.
Publicly funded vaccines for adults
Call 811 or talk to your healthcare provider to see if these vaccines might be right for you or your child.
- COVID-19 – Coronavirus 19:
If at risk for severe disease.1 - HB – Hepatitis B:
For those who have not received it in childhood. Three dose series.1 - HPV – Human papillomavirus:
Publicly funded up to age 26.1 - Inf – Influenza (flu):
Yearly for everyone 6 months of age and older.1 - MMR – Measles, mumps, rubella:
For adults born on or after January 1, 1970.1 - MPOX – Mpox:
Individuals at high risk of mpox should receive 2 doses 28 days apart.1 - Pneu-C – Pneumococcal Conjugate 20:
All adults 65 years of age and older.1
Individuals under 65 who are at risk for invasive pneumococcal disease.1 - TdaP – Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis:
Every 10 years and for those at risk for tetanus due to injury.1
To protect newborns from whooping cough, pregnant women need a booster shot every pregnancy, preferably between 27 and 32 weeks.1 - Var – Varicella:
For those who have never had chickenpox.1
Note:
- Refer to the Canadian Immunization Guide: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/canadian-immunization-guide.html.
Non-publicly funded vaccines for infants, children, and adults
- In addition to the publicly funded vaccines in the NWT, there are other licensed vaccines available.
- Depending on your health status, some of these vaccines may be provided for free.
There may be a charge for these. If you have insurance, check for coverage.
- 4CMenB – Meningococcal B:
Should be considered for individuals under 25 who are attending post-secondary education or military recruits who will be living in a congregate setting. May be considered for those two months of age and older who want to protect themselves against additional strains of meningococcal disease. - HPV – Human papillomavirus:
Should be considered for individuals 27 years of age and older who have ongoing risk of exposure to HPV. - RSV – Respiratory Syncytial Virus:
Talk to your healthcare provider. This vaccine may be considered for adults over 60 years of age or for pregnant women. - RZV – Herpes zoster (shingles):
All adults 50 years of age and older. May be considered for younger individuals at increased risk for shingles.
Vaccines for Occupational Health and Safety or Travel
Book travel vaccine appointments 6-8 weeks before travelling to ensure protection.
Other vaccines may be recommended or required depending on your type of work or travel destination:
- Talk to your employer to find out what vaccines may be recommended or required for your type of work.
- Call 811 or talk to the nurse in your health center or public health clinic to find out what vaccines may be recommended or required for travel outside of Canada.