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Immunization After Care
FloatingContent2Body Remember:- Use the arm normally afterwards. Resume normal activity.
- You (or 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 public health office.
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PageMiddleContent Routine Immunization SchedulesRoutine Schedule (PDF) The chart below indicates the vaccine(s) that are provided free to the age groups indicated 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 that they may require for travel. Infant & Preschool | Age | Immunization
*influenza vaccine is free and recommended yearly (October to March)for all children, especially those 6 - 23 months of age. | | 2 months | - diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, polio, haemophilus influenzae type b
- pneumococcal conjugate 13
- Rotateq-5
| | 4 months | - diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, polio, haemophilus influenzae type b
- pneumococcal conjugate 13
- Rotateq-5
| | 6 months | - diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, polio, haemophilus influenzae type b
- influenza*
- Rotateq-5
| | On or after 1st birthday | - measles, mumps, rubella, varicella
- meningococcal C conjugate
- pneumococcal conjugate 13
- influenza*
| | 18 months | - diphtheria, tetanus, acellular petussis, polio, haemophilus influenzae type b
- measles, mumps, rubella, varicella
- influenza*
| | 4 to 6 years | - tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis, polio
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PageBottomContent School Age| Age | Immunization | | Grade 6 | - hepatitis B
- meningococcal ACYW-135
- human papillomavirus
- varicella (if required)
| | Grade 8 | - tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis
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Adult:| When | Immunization | | One time dose as adult | - tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis*
| | Annually | | | Every 10 years | | | After turning 65 | |
*Adults are eligible to receive one dose of acellular pertussis vaccine if due for regular tetanus/diphtheria immunization and haven't previously received since childhood. **Influenza vaccine is free each year (October to March) for everyone over the age of six months. It is strongly recommended for those in high risk categories, (see Influenza Information). |
