Getting your child immunized
Where and when to get your child immunized to protect against diseases like measles, tetanus, whooping cough and chicken pox.
Remember, every time your child gets immunized you need to report it to the Region. To learn how, see our report your child’s immunizations page.
Where to get your child immunized
You can get your child immunized by visiting your doctor, a walk-in clinic, or by contacting us.
Take your child's yellow immunization card with you when you visit. If you don't have a yellow card, your doctor can give you one.
If you do not know if your child received a specific immunization, you can:
- Check their yellow immunization card.
- View their online immunization record.
- Call us at 905–799–7700 (Toll free: 1–888–919–7800).
When to get your child immunized
Children receive specific immunizations at different ages.
By law, children who attend primary or secondary school in Ontario must be immunized against certain diseases.
Several vaccines can be given at the same time. If you have any questions, speak with your family doctor or health care provider.
2 months
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Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, and Haemophilus Influenzae B Combined vaccine that protects against 5 diseases:
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Combined vaccine that protects against certain infections such as:
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Protects infants against diarrhea and vomiting caused by a rotavirus infection. |
4 months
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Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, and Haemophilus Influenzae B Combined vaccine that protects against 5 diseases:
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Combined vaccine that protects against certain infections such as:
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Protects infants against diarrhea and vomiting caused by a rotavirus infection. |
6 months
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Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, and Haemophilus Influenzae B Combined vaccine that protects against 5 diseases:
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12 months
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Combined vaccine that protects against certain infections such as:
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15 months
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18 months
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Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis and Polio Combined vaccine that protects against 4 diseases:
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4 to 6 years
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Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, and Polio Combined vaccine that protects against 4 diseases:
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Measles/Mumps/Rubella/Varicella (MMRV)
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Grade 7 to 12
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Meningococcal–Conjugate–ACYW–135
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Access the following fact sheets about each disease and the vaccine:
- Hepatitis B|Hépatite B (Français)
- Meningococcal|Méningocoque (Français)
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)|Virus du papillome humain (VPH) (Français)
These vaccines are safe and effective. It’s safe for individuals with chronic medical conditions to get these vaccines. Most people have no problems after getting immunized. Some individuals may have a sore arm or redness, swelling or itching at the needle site. Occasionally tiredness, headache, or slight fever may develop.
Severe reactions are very rare and may include trouble breathing, swelling of the face or mouth, hives, seizures, or fever over 40 C. Report any severe reactions to your doctor and Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700.
14 to 16 years
Your child must be given the Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine 10 years from the date of their last dose.
For example, if your child was given a vaccine that contained Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis at 4 years old, a dose of Tdap vaccine should be given at 14 years old.
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Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis Combined vaccine that protects against 3 diseases:
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