These are Canadian Immunization Guide schedules associated with this DIN. The right schedule depends on age, health, prior doses and reason for vaccination. Public health recommendations may differ from a product monograph's authorized schedule.
MMR — children and adolescents (12 months to 17 years), two doses
2 dosesDose 1 at 12 to 15 months and dose 2 at 18 months or later; susceptible adolescents get two doses at least 4 weeks apart.
Two doses of measles-containing vaccine. Children: first dose at 12 to 15 months of age, second at 18 months or any time after, but no later than around school entry. Susceptible adolescents 13 to 17 years: 2 doses of MMR at least 4 weeks apart. Infants 6 to 11 months travelling to high-risk areas may receive an early dose that does not count toward the series.
MMR — adult born in 1970 or later without immunity, one dose
1 doseOne dose for susceptible adults 18 and older born in or after 1970.
Adults born in 1970 or later without documented immunity receive one dose of MMR. Health care workers, travellers, military personnel and post-secondary students should receive two doses instead. Adults born before 1970 are generally presumed immune.
MMR — health care workers, travellers, students, military: two doses
2 dosesTwo doses at least 4 weeks apart for adults at higher exposure risk.
For susceptible adults at higher measles exposure risk (health care workers, travellers, post-secondary students, military): two doses of MMR with a minimum interval of 4 weeks.