Immunization

schedules

 

The Yukon Routine Immunization Schedules provide the recommended vaccines for all ages, including timing of doses. Following this schedule will help you and your family determine when to be vaccinated to ensure you get the best possible protection against vaccine-preventable diseases. Find vaccine schedules for all ages below, as well as a list of vaccines recommended for adults in the Yukon. 

Vaccine

Who should get it?

How often should I get it?

Is it provided for free for this group?

Herpes Zoster (Shingrix)

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All adults over 50 years old

Two dose series completed once in a lifetime

Recommended for those over 50, but currently free for adults aged 65 to 79

Human papillomavirus (HPV)

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Individuals between the ages of 18 to 26 who did not previously receive the vaccine

Three dose series completed once in a lifetime

It is free for those up to 26 years old

Pneumococcal conjugate 

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All adults over 65 years old and all adults living in residential care/assisted living

One time* 

Yes

Influenza (Flu)

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All adults

Every year

Yes

Tetanus, diphtheria, and
acellular pertussis (Tdap)

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All adults

One time after the age of 18**

Yes

Tetanus and diphtheria (Td)

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All adults over 50 years old

Every 10 years after Tdap vaccination

Yes

COVID-19

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All adults

Two dose series* completed once in a lifetime and booster(s)

Yes

RSV

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All adults over 75 years old and all adults living in residential care/assisted living

Yes

*     Some conditions may require additional doses. Ask your health care provider. 

**   Women should get immunized with every pregnancy (27 to 32 weeks gestation).

Vaccine


Months


Months


Months

12 
Months

18
Months

4-6
Years

Grade 
6

Grade 
9

DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib

Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, hepatitis B, polio, and Haemophilus influenzae B

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v

v

v

DTaP-IPV-Hib

Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, polio, and Haemophilus influenzae B

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v

DTaP-IPV/Tdap-IPV

Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, and polio

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v

 Human papillomavirus (HPV)

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v*

Influenza (flu)

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v**

v**

v**

v**

v**

v**

Measles, mumps, and rubella
(MMR)

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v

v

Meningococcal C conjugate
(Men-C-C)
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v

-

v

Meningococcal quadrivalent
(Men-ACYW-135)
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v

Pneumococcal conjugate

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v

v

-

v

Rotavirus

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v

v

v***

Tdap

Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis

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v

Varicella

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v

v

COVID-19

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v

v

v

v

v

v

RSV ~

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v

v

v

v

v

*     Dose schedule determined with your health care provide

**   The flu shot should be administered every year. For those 6 months to 9 years old receiving the flu vaccine for the first time, 2 doses administered 4 weeks apart are required.

***  Rotavirus vaccine 3 dose schedule when using RotaTeq® vaccine 

-    Children with specific medical conditions that place them at high risk of disease should receive an additional dose.

~ All infants and children up to 24 months of age who are healthy or at increased risk of severe RSV disease in their first or second RSV season (Between November to April)

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