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• Immunization Schedule
• Immunization Information in Other Languages
• Immunization After Care

Below are routine, free vaccines that are funded by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health. 

'Click here' to go to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health website for vaccine fact sheets.

For information in French 'click' on the vaccine title.

DTap-Polio-Hib

• Protects against diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis (whooping cough), polio and haemophilus influenzae type b
• For use in children under age 7 as part of the primary immunization series
• Given at 2, 4, 6 and 18 months of age

Pneumococcal 13 conjugate

• Protects against 13 strains of pneumococcal bacteria that commonly cause pneumonia and middle ear infections in childhood
• For use in children under the age of 9
• Given at 2, 4, and 12 months of age

MMR

• Protects against measles, mumps and rubella (german measles)
• Given in Grade 6, 8 and 12, if haven't received 2 doses of mumps containing vaccine during previous childhood immunizations
• Recommend boost for person born after 1970 (1 dose)

MMRV

• Protects against measles, mumps, rubella (german measles) and chickenpox disease
• Given at 12 and 18 months of age in a childhood (2 dose) schedule
• First dose to be given on or after 1st birthday

Meningococcal-C conjugate

• Protects against infection from the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis which can cause infection of the blood (sepsis) or lining of the brain (meningitis)
• Given at 12 months of age
• May be given under one year of age by purchasing vaccine, if recommended by physician

Meningococcal-C  A,C,Y, W-135

• Protects against infection from the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis which can cause infection of the blood (sepsis) or lining of the brain (meningitis)
• Given in Grade 6 as part of the routine childhood schedule
• Also given to those who are considered at high-risk such as individuals with no spleen, immune disorders, organ or stem cell transplants, cochlear implants or close contacts of a person who has the disease

Varicella (Chickenpox)

• Protects against chickenpox disease
• For use in persons over 12 months
• Given in Grade 6, if not previously received during childhood schedule

DTaP-Polio

• Protects against diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis (whooping cough) and polio
• For use in children under age 7 years
• Given at the 4 year old visit

Hepatitis B

• Protects against hepatitis B virus which causes a liver infection
• May be used for all ages
• 2 or 3 doses, depending on age
• Given in Grade 6; also free to those clients at any age who come from a hepatitis B high-risk country (talk to a Public Health Nurse)

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

• Protects against human papillomavirus which can cause genital warts and cancer of the cervix
• For use in females and males between the ages of 9 and 26 years
• 3 doses
• Given at no charge to females in Grade 6

Tdap

• Protects against tetanua, diphtheria and acellular pertussis (whooping cough)
• For use as a booster in those over the age of 7 years
• Given in Grade 8
• Given to all parents and primary caregivers of infants under 6 months
• Given once as an adult boost when due for tetanus/diphtheria

Influenza

• Protects against 3 seasonal strains of influenza which cause infection in the upper respiratory tract
• For use in persons over the age of 6 months
• Recommended for everyone but especially important for those at high risk

Td

• Protects against tetanus and diptheria
• For use in persons over the age of 7 years
• Given as an adult booster every 10 years

Pneumococcal 23

• Protects against 23 strains of pneumococcal bacteria that commonly cause pneumonia in adults
• For use in persons over the age of 2 years
• Given free to persons 65 years of age or older, one dose.  No booster required

Immunization After Care

Remember:

• Use the arm normally afterwards.  Resume normal activity.
• Your child may feel no effects after the immunization; some may have minor reactions such as a slight fever or feeling tired.
• If the arm becomes red or tender after the needle, a cold damp cloth or ice pack can feel soothing on the injection site.
• Report any adverse or unexpected reactions to your public health nurse at your local health centre.

Immunization Information In Other Languages

The Immunization Action Coalition produces vaccination information statements in many languages.  Click on the link below to select vaccine information sheets for up to 50 different languages.

www.immunize.org

Routine Immunization Schedules

Immunization Schedule (PDF)

The charts below indicate the vaccines that are provided free to those age groups by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health. 

People or businesses who do not qualify for free vaccines through the provincially funded programs can purchase the vaccine through the International Travel Centre as well as any vaccines they may require for travel.

Infant & Preschool:

*yearly influenza vaccine is free and recommended for all children 6 - 23 months of age.

School Age:

*immunization for those who have not had 2 doses of MMR vaccine in early childhood.

Adult:

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(updated April 4, 2012)