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.
What adult immunizations do I need?
See Routine Immunization Schedules – Province of Manitoba for the most up-to-date information.
For a full list of all adult immunizations see Immunize.ca
All people in Manitoba who are six months old and older are encouraged to get their free flu vaccine and keep up with all recommended shots. You can get the flu vaccine at the same time as other vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine. This vaccine is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting COVID-19 or becoming very sick, as well as their caregivers and close friends and family.
Even if you’re not at higher risk, you can still get the COVID-19 vaccine.
For COVID-19 immunization information visit: Province of Manitoba – COVID-19 and Protect Our People MB
How do I get a copy of my immunization record?
You can get your immunization record by submitting a request via the e-form: Immunization Update Request Form
You may also be able to get a copy by:
- contacting your local public health office
- checking if your local medical clinic or doctor’s office can provide them to you
- asking at a local nursing station or health centre
