Staying current with your immunizations is the best way to protect yourself and those around you. Our pharmacists administer many routine, travel and seasonal vaccines — many of them free under BC's public programs. The schedules below are based on current HealthLink BC guidance.
These vaccines are recommended for adults at certain stages of life. Some are free; others can be purchased.
| Vaccine | Who it's recommended for | Cost in BC |
|---|---|---|
| Influenza (flu) | All adults, every year | Free |
| Tetanus & diphtheria (Td) | Booster every 10 years | Free |
| Pertussis (whooping cough — Tdap) | One booster in adulthood; every pregnancy | Free for pregnancy & if not fully immunized |
| COVID-19 | All adults | Free |
| HPV (human papillomavirus) | Ages 9–26, and certain groups 27–45 | Free for eligible ages |
| Shingles (Shingrix®) | Adults 50 and older | Purchase (some plans cover) |
| Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV-20) | Adults 65 and older | Free |
| RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) | 75 and older (60–74 may discuss) | Purchase (some plans cover) |
Flu every year · Td every 10 years · one Tdap booster. Make sure you're up to date on Hepatitis B, HPV, MMR, chickenpox and meningococcal.
Flu every year · Td every 10 years · one Tdap booster. Add the shingles vaccine at 50, and stay up to date on MMR and chickenpox.
Flu every year · Td every 10 years · Tdap booster · shingles. Pneumococcal (PCV-20) at 65, and RSV at 75 and older.
Following BC's routine schedule gives your child the best protection from many serious diseases. These routine vaccines are free.
| Age | Vaccines |
|---|---|
| 2 months | DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio, Hib) · Pneumococcal (PCV-20) · Meningococcal C · Rotavirus |
| 4 months | DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib · Pneumococcal (PCV-20) · Rotavirus |
| 6 months | DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib · Hepatitis A (Indigenous children only) |
| 6 months and older | Influenza (flu) — every year |
| 12 months | Pneumococcal (PCV-20) · Meningococcal C · MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) · Chickenpox (varicella) |
| 18 months | DTaP-IPV-Hib · Hepatitis A (Indigenous children only) |
| 4–6 years (school entry) | Tdap-IPV (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, polio) · MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella, varicella) |
| Grade | Vaccines |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | HPV (human papillomavirus) |
| Grade 9 | Meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate · Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) |
Our certified pharmacists administer routine, travel and seasonal vaccines. Walk in or book an appointment — we'll check what you're eligible for, free of charge.
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