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Immunizations available for Saskatchewan children

As children head back to school, the Government of Saskatchewan and all health officials would like to encourage parents to ensure their children鈥檚 vaccinations are up to date, especially those just entering Kindergarten.

As children head back to school, the Government of Saskatchewan and all health officials would like to encourage parents to ensure their children鈥檚 vaccinations are up to date, especially those just entering Kindergarten. Free childhood immunizations are available for all infants and school-age children.

鈥淚t is important that parents and families understand the benefits of vaccinating their children against preventable dis-eases,鈥 Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said. 鈥淪askatchewan鈥檚 publicly-funded vaccine program plays an important role in keeping our province鈥檚 youngest residents healthy.鈥

Infants and preschool-age children may receive the following free vaccinations:

  • Diphtheria
  • Tetanus
  • Pertussis (whooping cough)
  • Polio
  • Haemophilus influenza b
  • Measles
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (chicken pox)
  • Meningococcal disease
  • Rotavirus

School-age children may receive the following free vaccinations:

  • Grade 6 students - hepatitis B, bacterial meningitis, varicella (chickenpox)
  • Grade 6 female students 鈥 human papilloma-virus vaccine
  • Grade 8 students 鈥 tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) booster

All residents over six months of age may also receive a free influenza immunization to protect them during flu season. Public health flu clinics begin in mid-October. Vaccines are easily available at public health clinics or through school-based programs.


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