The following are the schedules for commonly received vaccines.
Please make sure to follow the schedule closely as to maximize the benefit of the immunization.
TWINRIX
- Initial shot
- 1 month after initial shot
- 6 months after initial shot
HEP A
- Initial shot
- 6-12 months after initial shot
HEP B
- Initial shot
- 1 month after initial shot
- 6 months after initial shot
GARDASIL
- Initial shot
- 2 months after initial shot
- 6 months after initial shot
SHINGRIX (SHINGLES VACCINE)
- Increased protection against getting shingles
- Recommended for 50 years old and over.
- 2 doses, 2-6 months apart.
ZOSTAVAX (SHINGLES VACCINE)
- Single shot.
- Reduction of shingles and post-herpetic neuralgia.
- Covered by OHIP for 65-70 years old.
- Optional after 50 years old.
- Please speak to us to find out if you are a candidate.
TETANUS BOOSTER
- Every 10 years
- (usually given with Pertussis [Whooping cough] and Diphtheria, in people over age 15)
PREVNAR 13
- Single shot.
- Prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease that has been used in children for many years, is now indicated for adults as well.
- Please speak to us to find out if you are a candidate.