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Routine, Publicly Funded Vaccines in Nova Scotia 

Resources to help providers, patients and clients access the vaccines they need on schedule, and make informed decisions about their personal health and wellness.  

Publicly Funded Respiratory Virus Immunizations: Information for Health Care Providers 2024-25

Influenza, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Immunizations - September 2024
 

October 5, 2024
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Routine Vaccine Administration Guide

Download the Routine Vaccine Administration Guide for vaccine providers.

October 5, 2024
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 Routine Immunization Schedules for Children, Youth, and Adults

Publicly funded vaccines are recommended in the Routine Immunization Schedules for Children, Youth, and Adults.

October 5, 2024
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Infographic: Routine Vaccines in Nova Scotia

August 1, 2024
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High-risk vaccine recommendations and eligibility criteria

If you have a patient at high risk for a vaccine-preventable disease either because of a medical condition or by belonging to a specific group, they may also be eligible for certain publicly funded vaccines.

October 5, 2024
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Canadian Immunization Guide

A comprehensive resource on immunization.

October 5, 2024
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Recommended immunization schedules: Canadian Immunization Guide

A general routine Canadian vaccination schedule, including additional schedules for individuals who were not routinely immunized as infants. 

October 5, 2024
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Timing of vaccine administration: Canadian Immunization Guide

Helpful overview of timing of vaccines, including a table that highlights minimum intervals to be observed between vaccine doses and other key timing information pertaining to routine immunization in healthy children under 18 years old.

October 5, 2024
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Recommendations for pneumococcal vaccine schedules: Canadian Immunization Guide

Updated guidance for new pneumococcal vaccine routine and catch-up schedules, by age.

October 5, 2024
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Publicly Funded Vaccine/Immunoglobulin Eligibility Policy

October 5, 2024
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Vaccine Administration Guide - Landmarking (EN)

August 7, 2024
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Vaccine Administration Guide - Landmarking (FR)

August 7, 2024
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Vaccine Administration Guide - Needle Selection (EN)

August 7, 2024
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Vaccine Administration Guide - Needle Selection (FR)

August 7, 2024
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