By North Vancouver Travel Clinic (address: 302-1150 Marine Drive, North Vancouver )
Wondering what vaccines you need based on your age group or if any vaccines require an update? Here’s a quick summary of the main vaccines for adults, assuming you have completed your routine childhood vaccinations. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us by email at info@nvtc.ca or call us at 604-971-5163. We would be more than happy to assist you!
Vaccine | Age Group | Frequency of Vaccination |
Tetanus Shot Tetanus is transmitted through wounds or cuts that come into contact with contaminated objects, such as rusty nails, dirt, or animal bites | All adults | Every 10 years after high school (following routine childhood vaccination) |
HPV Human Papillomavirus is transmitted through intimate skin-to-skin contact, including sexual activity. It can lead to various health issues, including genital warts and certain cancers, such as cervical, throat, and anal cancer | Age >19-45 years of age if not provided as part of routine childhood vaccinations in school | Lifetime immunity once the series are completed, usually a series of 3 doses |
Shingles Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox in childhood | Adult >50 years of age or older Adults 18 years of age or older who are medically immunocompromised | Administered as two doses, 2 to 6 months apart; no booster required |
Pneumonia Pneumonia is usually transmitted through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes | Adults 65 years of age or older Adults 19 to 64 years of age with certain medical conditions, such as immunocompromised states or diabetes | Usually administered as a single dose |
RSV RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus ) is transmitted through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes | Adults 50 years of age or older | Given as one single dose |
Schedule your vaccination at North Vancouver Travel Clinic, conveniently located at 1150 Marine Drive.
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