Manitoba Health
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Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults
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The following tables provide information on what vaccines are recommended and when they should be given.
Individuals in these age groups can get these vaccines for free.
For those who have already been immunized with the childhood vaccines
| YEARLY |
| Influenza vaccine (the flu shot) is recommended for everyone age 65 or older (seniors); for people with chronic health conditions at any age; also health care workers, first responders, volunteers and others who have regular contact with high-risk groups such as seniors and infants |
| EVERY 10 YEARS |
| One booster dose to protect against tetanus (lockjaw) and diphtheria |
| OVER AGE 65 OR FOR PEOPLE OF ANY AGE WITH CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS |
| A pneumonia shot (generally only one dose is needed in a lifetime) |
| BORN IN 1970 OR LATER |
| Adults who have never received the measles and mumps vaccines or have not had these diseases, should get one or two measles/mumps needles. The number of needles will depend on the risks of being exposed to the diseases (ex: health care workers, students attending college or university) |
Adults who have never had German measles, or have never been immunized against the disease, should get one dose of German measles vaccine.
For more information: |
788-8200 toll-free - in Winnipeg |
