Which Vaccines Does Your Family Need?
Select a life stage to see recommended vaccines, what's covered by Alberta Health, and what you can get right here at the pharmacy.
Alberta's childhood immunization schedule covers most vaccines at no cost. Our pharmacists can administer vaccines to children age 2 and older (updated Feb 2025).
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemophilus. Given at 2, 4, 6, and 18 months.
Measles, mumps, rubella. Given at 12 months and 4–6 years. Critical for school entry.
Given at 12 months and 4–6 years. Prevents chickenpox and future shingles risk.
Protects against bacterial meningitis. Given at 12 months.
Free for all Albertans. Available every fall at our pharmacy (age 2+ in-pharmacy).
Recommended before traveling internationally. Not part of the routine Alberta schedule but available at our pharmacy.
The teen years include important booster doses and new vaccines. Several are provided free through the Alberta school immunization program.
Prevents cervical cancer, throat cancer, and genital warts. Free for Grade 6 students. Available privately for older teens.
Broader meningitis protection. Given in Grade 9 through school programs.
Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis booster. Important for ongoing protection through adulthood.
Free for all Albertans every fall. Walk-in at our pharmacy.
If missed in the school program, catch-up doses are available at our pharmacy.
Many adults are overdue for boosters or have never received certain vaccines. Alberta pharmacists can assess your immunization history and administer all of these.
Free for all Albertans. Walk in every fall — no appointment needed.
Updated formulations available. Check current Alberta Health recommendations for your age group.
Tetanus and diphtheria booster needed every 10 years. Many adults are overdue. We'll check your records.
If not vaccinated as a teen, the HPV vaccine is recommended up to age 45. Private pay or insurance.
Recommended for travelers, healthcare workers, and anyone at risk. Combination vaccine available (Twinrix).
Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis, Typhoid, Rabies, and more. Visit our Travel Clinic page.
Adults 50+ have specific vaccine needs as immune function naturally declines. Several important vaccines are not covered by Alberta Health — but may be covered by your private insurance.
Over 90% effective. 2 doses, 2–6 months apart. ~$150–200/dose. May be covered by private insurance. Take our Shingles Risk Check.
Single dose. Protects against pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections. Check eligibility with our pharmacist.
Fluzone High-Dose is specifically designed for seniors with weakened immune response. Free for 65+.
Don't assume childhood vaccines still protect you. Tetanus boosters are needed every decade.
Updated boosters especially important for seniors. Available at our pharmacy.
Certain vaccines are recommended during pregnancy to protect both mother and baby. Others should be given before or after pregnancy. Our pharmacist can review your situation.
Given between 27–32 weeks of each pregnancy. Protects the newborn from whooping cough through maternal antibodies. Covered by Alberta Health.
Safe and recommended during any trimester. Pregnant women are at higher risk of flu complications.
mRNA vaccines recommended during pregnancy. COVID-19 carries increased pregnancy complications.
MMR, Varicella, and live flu vaccine should NOT be given during pregnancy. If needed, give at least 4 weeks before conception or after delivery.
Not sure if you're up to date? Walk in with your Alberta Health Care card and we'll review your immunization records through Netcare.