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Immunization

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Diseases are still around, and you can get them if you aren’t immunized. 

Northerners often travel to other parts of the world where these diseases still kill many people. Some of these diseases are still found in the NWT and other parts of Canada.  People who aren’t immunized can very easily catch and spread diseases like measles and polio.

Immunization helps keep people safe from preventable diseases. Without proper immunization, one individual who becomes ill can quickly pass a communicable disease to others.

Immunization is still necessary!  It is safe and is the best protection against preventable diseases.

NWT Immunization Schedule:

• Information for the General Public

• Information for NWT Health Care Professionals (PDF - 141.54 KB)

The following links provide information on vaccine preventable diseases:

• Chickenpox

• Diphtheria

• Haemophilus influenzae type b

• Hepatitis B

• Meningococcal Disease (including Meningitis)

• Pertussis

• Poliomyelitis

• Tetanus

The links below provide information on the following vaccines:

• Adacel Vaccine for  Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis (TdaP)

• Chickenpox vaccine (varivax)

• Pentacel Vaccine for Tetanus, Diptheria, Haemophilus influenza type b, Pertussis, and Polio (Children's Vaccine)

 

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Last Updated: November 08, 2006

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