Immunization Schedule for Adults
Recommended Adult Immunizations
*New* One lifetime dose of tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis (Tdap) is recommended for adults 19-64 years of age who have not previously received a dose of acellular pertussis vaccine during adolescence. This lifetime dose is free and will replace one of the Td booster doses given every 10 years.
| VACCINE | WHO | SCHEDULE/ DOSE |
REMINDERS |
| Tetanus, Diphtheria (Td) or Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (whooping cough) (Tdap) | All adults | Td every 10 years |
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| Influenza (flu shot) |
All adults | One dose every year | Flu strains change yearly so annual flu vaccinations are recommended |
| Pneumococcal Polysaccharide |
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One dose | Revaccination is indicated under certain circumstances, speak to your health care provider |
| Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) | All adults born in 1970 or later without evidence of immunity (blood titres) or adults not immunized in childhood | Two doses (at least 4–8 weeks apart) |
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| Varicella (chickenpox) | Individuals who have never had chickenpox disease | Two doses (at least 4–8 weeks apart) |
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| Herpes Zoster (shingles) |
Individuals > 60 years of age. | One dose | Recommended for prevention of herpes zoster and its complications in persons 60 years and older without contraindications |
Travel vaccines: For specific travel information, visit the Public Health Agency of Canada website or go to your local travel clinic.
Many vaccines are recommended; however, some vaccines may be required for certain occupations, travel or educational institutions. Examples of these vaccines include:
- Hepatitis A vaccine
- Hepatitis B vaccine
- Combined hepatitis A/B vaccine
- Inactivated polio vaccine
- Meningococcal vaccines
Immunize On Time. Report Every Time.
Revised: Tuesday December 06 2011
