School Immunization Program

The School Immunization Program is a partnership between Public Health and the Regional Centres for Education, Conseil scolaire acadien provincial and private schools to offer free, routine vaccines to students in grade 7. The vaccines available as part of this program include:

• HPV (Human papillomavirus)
• Hepatitis B
• Meningococcal disease types A, C, W & Y
• Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough [pertussis])

Youth who missed their grade 7 immunizations can get caught up on these important vaccines for free until they turn 19. Check Public Health Immunization Clinic listings for upcoming Grade 7 School Immunization Catch-up Clinics, or call your local Public Health office.

School Immunization Program Calendars

Fall 2025 Calendars

• Central Zone
• Eastern Zone
• Northern Zone
• Western Zone

Spring 2026 Calendars

• Central Zone
• Eastern Zone
• Northern Zone
• Western Zone

Not sure what zone your child’s school is in? Check out Nova Scotia Health’s Management Zones.

Resources for Parents and Students

School Immunization Program Information Guide:

• English
• French
• Arabic
• Ukrainian

What to Expect After Your Child is Immunized:

• English
• French
• Arabic
• Ukrainian

Immunization Consent Form and Instructions

• English
• French
• Arabic
• Ukrainian