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? |
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COVID-19 |
All adults |
Two dose series* completed once in a lifetime and booster(s) |
Yes |
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Herpes Zoster (Shingrix) |
All adults over 50 years old |
Two dose series completed once in a lifetime |
Recommended for those over 50, but currently free for adults age 65+ |
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) |
Men and women 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 |
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Pneumococcal Polysaccharide |
All adults over 65 years old and all adults living in residential care/assisted living |
One time* |
Yes |
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Influenza (Flu) |
All adults |
Every year |
Yes |
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Tetanus, diphtheria, and |
All adults |
One time after the age of 18** |
Yes |
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Tetanus and diphtheria (Td) |
All adults over 50 years old |
Every 10 years after Tdap vaccination |
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 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
12 |
18 |
4-6 |
Grade |
Grade |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, hepatitis B, polio, and Haemophilus influenzae B |
v |
v |
v |
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DTaP-IPV-Hib Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, polio, and Haemophilus influenzae B |
v |
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DTaP-IPV/Tdap-IPV Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, and polio |
v |
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) |
v* |
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Influenza (flu) |
v** |
v** |
v** |
v** |
v** |
v** |
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Measles, mumps, and rubella
|
v |
v |
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Meningococcal C conjugate |
v |
- |
v |
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Meningococcal quadrivalent
|
v |
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Pneumococcal conjugate |
v |
v |
- |
v |
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Rotavirus |
v |
v |
v*** |
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Tdap Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis |
v |
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Varicella
|
v |
v |
* Two doses administered 6 months apart are required.
** 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.