Immunization and Vaccines

Child Services and Public Health

Provided by Island Health

Learn why immunization and vaccines are important throughout your life, how to check if you and you’re your children are up to date for all recommended immunizations, and how & where to book an immunization appointment.
Public Health Units provide publicly funded immunizations and many other supports and services for all ages, and for individuals living on- and off-reserve. Contact your local public health unit if you require additional immunizations based on certain health conditions.

Publicly Funded (free) vaccines are available through:
  • Public Health Centres
  • Family physicians
  • Nurse practitioners
  • Certified pharmacists

Vaccines recommended for all adults:
  • HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine
  • Influenza (flu) vaccine
  • Pertussis vaccine
  • Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
  • RSV vaccine
  • Shingles vaccine
  • TD (tetanus and diphtheria)

To discuss vaccine eligibility or to book an appointment, speak with a primary care provider or contact a local public health unit.


Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Program: For the 2025-2026 RSV season, eligible infants and children under 2 years of age can receive Nirsevimab, a single-dose monoclonal antibody injection which provides protection against severe illness due to RSV infection. RSV season is typically from October until the end of March.
Infants and children under 2 years of age may qualify for the following reasons:
  • Born premature
  • Have chronic medical conditions
  • Live in remote communities or congregate settings.

See RSV Screening Referral form for detailed eligibility criteria. Eligible infants born during the 2025-2026 RSV season may receive Nirsevimab before discharge from NICU or perinatal unit. Eligible infants who didn’t receive Nirsevimab in hospital or who were born outside of the RSV season can receive Nirsevimab in the community. Eligible children under 2 years can also receive Nirsevimab in the community. To refer, complete the RSV Screening Referral form and depending on patient’s location send referral to the Island Health RSV clinic intake, or to the Public Health immunization support intake.

Location finder: https://www.islandhealth.ca/our...

Public email: publichealthimmunizationsupport@islandhealth.ca

Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/learn...

Cost: No cost

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Service area cities: Alert Bay, Bamfield, Black Creek, Brentwood Bay, Campbell River, Cathedral Grove, Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Comox, Coombs, Cortes Island, Courtenay, Cumberland, Deep Bay, Denman Island, Duncan, Fanny Bay, Gabriola Island, Galiano Island, Gold River, Hornby Island, Horne Lake, Kyuquot, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Lantzville, Long Beach, Mayne Island, Merville, Mill Bay, Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay, Nitinaht, North Saanich, Parksville, Pender Island, Penelakut Island, Port Alberni, Port Alice, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Quadra Island, Qualicum Beach, Quathiaski Cove, Saanich, Saanichton, Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island, Sayward, Shawnigan Lake, Sidney, Sointula, Sooke, Tahsis, Tofino, Ucluelet, and Victoria

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