Routine Immunization Schedules
A different schedule may be needed for high-risk individuals, individuals NOT previously immunized or if one or more doses of a vaccine are missed. Talk to your health care provider for more information about immunization.
On this page:
- Immunization Schedule for Infants and Pre-School Children
- School Immunization Schedule
- Immunization Schedule for Adults
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Recommended Immunization Schedule for Infants and Pre-School Children
Effective October 1, 2025
NOTE: (Click on links to open Fact Sheets)
| Vaccine/Antibody Product | Age of Child | ||||||||
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| At birth | 2 months |
4 months |
6 months |
12 months |
18 months |
4-6 years |
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| Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) * | ♦ | ||||||||
| Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | |||||
| Pneumococcal Conjugate 15 valent (Pneu-C-15) ** | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ||||||
| Rotavirus | ♦ | ♦ | |||||||
| Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (MMRV) | ♦ | ♦ | |||||||
| Meningococcal Conjugate Quadrivalent (Men-C-ACYW) *** |
♦ | ||||||||
| Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Polio (Tdap-IPV) | ♦ | ||||||||
| Influenza (Flu) | All Manitobans 6 months of age and older are eligible for influenza vaccine each year. Click here for current information on the seasonal influenza vaccine. |
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♦ = A single vaccine dose given.
* = Infants born between October 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026 are eligible for one dose of the RSV monoclonal antibody.
** = Children with high-risk medical conditions and those living in First Nations communities should be immunized with Pneumococcal Conjugate 20 valent (Pneu-C-20) at 2, 4, 6 and 18 months. Please see Eligibility Criteria for high risk criteria.
*** = As of March 1, 2024, a meningococcal vaccine that protects against four strains is offered as part of the Immunization Schedule for Infants and Pre-School Children.
- Those with certain high-risk medical conditions may require additional doses. Refer to the Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care eligibility criteria and the Canadian Immunization Guide for dose requirements and intervals.
Recommended School Immunization Schedule
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| Vaccine | Age of Child | |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | Grade 8 or 9 | |
| Meningococcal Conjugate Quadrivalent (Men-C-ACYW) | ♦ | |
| Hepatitis B (HB) | ♦ ♦ | |
| Human Papillomavirus (HPV) | ♦ ♦ |
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| Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) | ♦ | |
| Influenza (Flu) | All Manitobans 6 months of age and older are eligible for influenza vaccine each year. Click here for current information on the seasonal influenza vaccine. |
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♦ = A single vaccine dose given.
Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults
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| Vaccine | Age of Person | ||
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| All adults |
65 years |
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| Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) * | ♦ Every 10 years |
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| Pneumococcal Conjugate (Pneu-C-20) ** | ♦ Lifetime dose |
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| Influenza (Flu) | All Manitobans 6 months of age and older are eligible for influenza vaccine each year. Individuals aged 65 years and older are eligible for an enhanced influenza vaccine. Click here for current information on the seasonal influenza vaccine. |
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♦ = A single vaccine dose given.
* = Tdap vaccine is available for adults who are due for their tetanus booster and pregnant individuals in every pregnancy optimally between 27 and 32 weeks gestation.
** = Pneu-C-20 is available for adults 65 years and older who have not yet received Pneu-P-23 since turning age 65. If they had received a dose of Pneu-P-23 before turning 65, Pneu-C-20 can be administered 5 years after that dose. (Note: There is currently no recommendation to administer a dose of Pneu-C-20 if someone has already received a dose of Pneu-C-20 before turning 65.)
