For more information about available vaccines, please refer to:

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.