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’s vaccinations are up to date, especially those just entering kindergarten.  Free childhood immunizations are available for all infants and school-age children.

“It is important that parents and families understand the benefits of vaccinating their children against preventable diseases,” Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said.  “Saskatchewan’s publicly-funded vaccine program plays an important role in keeping our province’s youngest residents healthy.”

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

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