By staying up to date with your immunizations you are protecting yourself, your family and your community.

Immunizations:

• are safe and effective
• protect against diseases caused by germs such as bacteria or viruses
• are also known as a shot, needle, booster, vaccine, or vaccination

Why do adults need immunizations?

• Adults who did not receive all their immunizations as children may be at risk of getting diseases such measles, mumps or pertussis (whooping cough).
• Some immunizations, such as tetanus (lockjaw) and diphtheria, need booster (helper) shots.
• If you are not up to date with your immunizations and have a newborn who is not fully immunized you can infect your baby with diseases.

Where do I find out which immunizations I am missing?

• Ask your health care provider or,
• If you live in the Winnipeg health region, you can get a copy of your Manitoba immunization record by calling the WRHA Immunization Records Clerk at 204-938-5347.
• To request a copy of your immunization record, visit Your Immunization Record Matters

What adult immunizations do I need?

COVID-19 vaccine: it is recommended that all people born on or before December 31, 2009 get vaccinated for COVID-19 right away. To find out more about the vaccine and where to get it, click here.

Please note: Adults who are due for a Td booster and have not previously received a pertussis-containing vaccine in adulthood; and/or, primary caregivers of a newborn infant up to 6 months of age who have not previously received a pertussis-containing vaccine in adulthood; and/or, if you are pregnant. All pregnant people need the Tdap vaccine with every pregnancy.

Hot parent tip: All routine vaccines are free of charge in Manitoba.

More information:

• Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults
• For a full list of all adult immunizations see Immunize.ca

References:

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority- Immunizations