2023 Author: Anita Thornton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-22 03:30
At what age should you have your children vaccinated? And what diseases do these vaccines protect against? Here is the list of free vaccines and the recommended age to receive them.
In Quebec, everyone can receive the vaccines listed in the recommended vaccination schedule free of charge. Other vaccines may be recommended due to he alth status, lifestyle, work, activities or travel. Some of these vaccines are not free. Your doctor will be able to inform you taking into account your reality.
Vaccination schedule for babies
| Vaccine that protects against… | Recommended age |
|
Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus Hepatitis B Polio Hib |
2 months 4 months 18 months |
|
Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus Polio Hib |
6 months |
| Pneumococcus |
2 months 4 months 12 months |
| Rotavirus |
2 months 4 months |
| Flu(autumn-winter) |
6 months Your child should get the flu shot when they are 6 months old or as soon as the vaccine becomes available after they are 6 months old (fall-winter), then every year until 2 years old. It might also be recommended after age 2 in some situations. |
| Meningococcus C | 12 months |
|
Measles Rubella Mumps |
12 months 18 months |
| Chickenpox | 18 months |
Source: Quebec Immunization Program. Last updated: September 2020.
Immunization schedule for school-aged children
| Vaccine that protects against… | Recommended age |
| Meningococcus C |
In 3e high school |
| Chickenpox | Between 4 and 6 years old |
|
Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus Polio |
Between 4 and 6 years old |
|
Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus |
In 3e high school |
| Hepatitis B |
In 4e primary grade This vaccine also protects against hepatitis A. |
| Human Papillomavirus |
In 4e primary grade Boys are also vaccinated. |
Source: Quebec Immunization Program. Last updated: September 2020.
Your child's vaccination record will be given to you at birth or during their first vaccination. Bring it to medical visits so that the doctor can write down all the information relating to your child's vaccinations.
In Quebec, although vaccination is strongly recommended, no law requires you to have your child vaccinated. You therefore do not have to provide proof of vaccination when registering for daycare or school. On the other hand, a Director of Public He alth can exclude unvaccinated children from their daycare or school for a specific period of time when an infectious disease outbreak occurs.
