Manitoba Health
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Recommended Immunization Schedule for Infants
Click here for a print copy of this schedule. 
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.
| 2, 4 AND 6 MONTHS |
| One needle at each visit to protect against diphtheria, whooping cough, lockjaw, polio and haemophilus influenzae type b; another needle at each visit to protect against pneumococcal infections |
| 12 MONTHS |
| One needle to protect from measles, mumps and German measles; one needle to protect against chickenpox, and another needle to protect against meningitis (C type) |
| 18 MONTHS |
| Two “booster” needles to continue protection (same vaccines as 2, 4 and 6 months – see above) |
Note: The flu shot is recommended every year for healthy babies six to 23 months of age and for their household contacts such as sisters, brothers and parents. The flu shot is also recommended for people looking after very young children (under six months of age), such as child care workers and grandparents.
Click here for information about Manitoba’s flu and pneumococcal immunization programs.
For more information: |
788-8200 toll-free - in Winnipeg |
