Vaccine Schedule

Vaccines trigger your immune system to make antibodies to fight disease. Vaccines work best when received on time according to the Ontario Vaccine Schedule. The vaccines on the schedule are free, made available by the Ontario government. 

The vaccines on the Ontario vaccine schedule can be given to you by your health care provider or at a walk-in clinic. People without an OHIP card or a health care provider may be able to receive their vaccine from Public Health. Visit our Vaccines page for more information.  

Vaccines used in Canada are very safe. They are developed in accordance with the highest standards and are continually monitored for safety and effectiveness.

Minor side-effects from vaccines are common but go away quickly. These can include mild fever and some redness, swelling or tenderness at the spot where the vaccine was administered. Sometimes multiple vaccines are given at the same time. The immune system can safely and effectively handle more than one vaccine at once.

Older children may be eligible for new vaccines now available in Ontario. Check with your health care provider or Public Health to see if your older child qualifies. 

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