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Note: Gardasil Vaccines
Gardasil is a 3 shot series that protects against HPV. The 3 shots are given at 0, 2 and 6 month intervals. The vaccine is currently given to girls in grade 8 through an OHIP funded, school administered program. Older girls or women may receive this vaccine. Please speak with your physician regarding this vaccine. Note: 2 Dose Varicella Immunization The Ministry of Health introduced a second varicella vaccine to the public to protect children born after 2000 against chicken pox. It is a mandatory vaccine for children to receive. Note: Rotavirus Vaccine Program The Rotavirus vaccine is now a part of the routine vaccination schedule at 2 and 4 months of age. |
Note: MMR & MMRV Vaccines
The Ministry of Health has introduced a measles, mumps rubella and varicella vaccine to protect against these infections. The regular MMR vaccine will be administered to children of 1 year of age and the MMRV is given later between 4 & 6 years of age. Note: Shingles Vaccine Patients over the age of 65 who had the chicken pox in the past, may wish to consider the Shingles vaccine. Consult with your physician regarding this matter. This vaccine is not covered by OHIP and must be purchased by the patient at the pharmacy with a prescription. |
Information on the Meningococcal B Vaccine
The risk of catching the disease is approximately 1 in 12,000, when not vaccinated.
There are about 9 cases in Ontario per year.
There are approximately 3 deaths in children per year in Canada.
It is more common than the other meningococcal strains we currently vaccinate against (which are covered by OHIP).
It is frequent in children under the age of 2, or over the age of 13 years old.
Effects of catching Meningitis may include brain damage, deafness, hearing loss and death.
It is currently not covered by OHIP.
The cost is approximately $125 per shot, covered by some insurance plans (DIN# 02417030).
Vaccine side effects appear minimally at this time. Slightly more fevers / local discomfort than other vaccines.
Canadian vaccine experts (NACI) do not recommend it yet for government funded routine vaccination due to:
Please remember, it is a relatively rare disease, but a deadly disease that is easily preventable.
Vaccination options:
The risk of catching the disease is approximately 1 in 12,000, when not vaccinated.
There are about 9 cases in Ontario per year.
There are approximately 3 deaths in children per year in Canada.
It is more common than the other meningococcal strains we currently vaccinate against (which are covered by OHIP).
It is frequent in children under the age of 2, or over the age of 13 years old.
Effects of catching Meningitis may include brain damage, deafness, hearing loss and death.
It is currently not covered by OHIP.
The cost is approximately $125 per shot, covered by some insurance plans (DIN# 02417030).
Vaccine side effects appear minimally at this time. Slightly more fevers / local discomfort than other vaccines.
Canadian vaccine experts (NACI) do not recommend it yet for government funded routine vaccination due to:
- the infrequency of the disease
- how long the protection from the vaccine will last
- the possible side effects
- the cost
Please remember, it is a relatively rare disease, but a deadly disease that is easily preventable.
Vaccination options:
- 3 shots under the age of 1 (3, 5, 7 months old) and a booster shot @ 13 months old
- 2 shots under the age of 1 (7, 9 months old) and a booster shot @ 13 months old
- 2 shots after age 1 (2 months apart)
Please note that the Publicly Funded Immunization Schedules for Ontario are posted on the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care website. Click here for the schedules.
School Immunization Clinics are administered by Ottawa Public Health. For: Hepatitis B, Meninginoccal (grade 7) and HPV vaccines (grade 8 girls). Click here for school clinic schedules and catch-up school clinics.
Useful Websites
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Ministère de la santé et des soins de longue durée de l'Ontario
Ottawa Health Department Website - Wealth of information ranging from nutrition to common diseases and vaccines
Canadian Pediatric Society Website - Wide variety of child related topics
Sexuality and U Website
School Immunization Clinics are administered by Ottawa Public Health. For: Hepatitis B, Meninginoccal (grade 7) and HPV vaccines (grade 8 girls). Click here for school clinic schedules and catch-up school clinics.
Useful Websites
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Ministère de la santé et des soins de longue durée de l'Ontario
Ottawa Health Department Website - Wealth of information ranging from nutrition to common diseases and vaccines
Canadian Pediatric Society Website - Wide variety of child related topics
Sexuality and U Website
