IXCHIQ
Chikungunya virus, live attenuated · Chikungunya
Health Canada DIN 02548984. Check the product and formulation on your record before using a schedule.
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- Brand
- IXCHIQ
- DIN
02548984- Vaccine
- Chikungunya virus, live attenuated
- Presentation
- 0.5 mL · powder for solution · intramuscular · authorized from 12 years; not recommended at 65 and older
- Live vaccine
- Yes
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Official product information
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Dose schedules involving this product
These are Canadian Immunization Guide schedules associated with this DIN. The right schedule depends on age, health, prior doses and reason for vaccination.
| Schedule | Doses | Who it applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Chikungunya (IXCHIQ) — adults 18 to 64, one dose after a travel-health assessment One dose of live chikungunya vaccine; not routinely recommended, considered only for people at high risk of exposure. | 1 dose | CATMAT: IXCHIQ is generally not recommended for adults 18 to 64 years of age but may be considered for individuals at high risk of infection; it is not recommended at 65 years of age and older (serious adverse events, including deaths, reported mostly in older adults). Health Canada authorizes it from 12 years. Contraindicated in pregnancy and with a weakened immune system. |
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Family guidance on pregnancy: Generally contraindicated: a live vaccine. Avoid pregnancy for one month after vaccination.
Family guidance on breastfeeding: Limited data; an individual assessment with a healthcare provider.
This guidance applies to the vaccine family. Confirm this product's details in the monograph and with your clinician. Immunization in pregnancy and breastfeeding: Canadian Immunization Guide — Chapter updated August 2026.
Sources and next steps
- Chikungunya vaccine: Canadian Immunization Guide — Chapter published February 2026 · updated July 2026
- Health Canada product record
General information only. A suggested date is not an appointment or a prescription; the Care365 clinical team or doctor confirms what you need. Clinical rules reviewed on 2026-09-27.
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