Vaccine name(s): Shingrix

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• Shingles is a viral infection caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus, presenting as a painful, blistering rash that can lead to long-lasting nerve pain.

• Shingrix is recommended for all adults aged 50 years and older, as well as adults aged 18 and over who are immunocompromised, to prevent shingles and its complications.

Vaccine name(s): Arexvy, Abrysvo

• Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that can cause serious lung infections, particularly in older adults and individuals with underlying medical conditions.

• RSV vaccination is recommended for adults aged 60 years and older, and for certain high-risk adults based on healthcare provider assessment, to reduce the risk of severe illness and hospitalization.

Vaccine name(s): Pneumovax-23, Prevnar-20, Prevnar-13, Vaxneuvance, Capvaxive

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• Pneumococcal disease is a bacterial infection that can cause serious illnesses such as pneumonia, bloodstream infections, and meningitis, particularly in older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions.

• Pneumococcal vaccines (Pneumovax-23, Prevnar-20, Prevnar-13, Vaxneuvance, and Capvaxive) are recommended based on age, medical risk factors, and immunization history to help prevent severe disease and complications.

Vaccine name(s): Gardasil-9

• Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common viral infection that can cause genital warts and is linked to several types of cancer, including cervical, anal, and throat cancers.

• Gardasil-9 is recommended for males and females aged 9 to 45 years to help prevent HPV-related infections and cancers.

Vaccine name(s): Avaxim, Havrix, Havrix Junior, Engerix-B, Recombivax HB, PreHevbrio, Twinrix, Twinrix Junior, Vaqta

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• Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B are viral infections that affect the liver and can lead to acute illness, chronic infection, and long-term liver damage

• Hepatitis A and/or B vaccines are recommended for individuals based on age, lifestyle, medical risk factors, and travel exposure to help prevent infection and comp

Vaccine name(s): Td Adsorbed, Adacel, Boostrix, Quadracel

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• ​Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection caused by toxins produced from bacteria entering the body through cuts or wounds, leading to painful muscle stiffness and spasms.​

• Tetanus-containing vaccines (Td or Tdap) are recommended as a routine booster every 10 years, or after certain injuries, to maintain protection against tetanus and related infections.

Vaccine name(s): Bexsero, Menactra, Menveo, MenQuadfi, Nimenrix, Trumenba

• Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial infection that can cause meningitis and bloodstream infections, which may be life-threatening and progress rapidly.

• Meningococcal vaccines are recommended based on age, medical risk factors, travel exposure, and living or school settings to help prevent severe illness and complications.

• Tuberculosis (TB) skin testing is used to determine whether a person has been exposed to the bacteria that causes tuberculosis, even if no symptoms are present.

• TB skin testing is recommended for individuals based on occupational, school, migration, or medical risk factors and requires a follow-up visit to have the test read.

Vaccine name(s): M-M-R II, PRIORIX, PRIORIX-TETRA, ProQuad

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• Measles is a highly contagious, airborne disease which spreads when an infected person breathes, coughs, sneezes, or speaks

• Vaccination is safe and effective to protect against measles

• Anyone born from 1970 onwards who has never received the measles vaccine or who has never had the disease should get vaccinated

Vaccine name(s): VARIVAX OR VARILRIX

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• Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly contagious viral infection that causes an itchy, blister-like rash and can lead to complications, particularly in adults and immunocompromised individuals.

• Varicella vaccination is recommended for individuals without evidence of immunity to prevent infection and reduce the risk of severe disease.

If you need travel vaccinations for your trip, book your appointment with North Vancouver  Travel Clinic