Adult & Adolescent Vaccines
What vaccines are offered for adults?
The Ministry of Health and Wellness offers several vaccines appropriate for adolescents and high-risk adults.
- Pneumococcal vaccines (PCV and PPSV) for high risk groups such as persons with sickle cell disease and HIV
- Diphtheria-Tetanus (DT) vaccine for adults with wounds and pregnant women to prevent tetanus (lock jaw)
- Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 vaccines for elderly with chronic illnesses (such as sickle cell, kidney and heart disease), pregnant women, health and frontline workers. Children should should be offered the Flu shot.
- Yellow Fever vaccine for travellers to countries with this disease.
- HPV Vaccine for girls and boys aged 9-14. Females up to 26 years of age can get the vaccine.