Protect your future. Get immunized!

April 22, 2024

As we recognize National Immunization Awareness Week from April 22 to 30, York Region Public Health encourages everyone to be up to date on recommended immunizations to stay protected and healthy.

The theme of this year’s National Immunization Awareness Week is “Protect your future. Get immunized!” which shows the importance of staying up to date on recommended vaccinations. By continuing to get immunized, everyone can have the chance to live healthier lives while staying protected against contagious diseases.

We know vaccines are safe and the best way to stay protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. In addition to preventing severe illness and hospitalization, staying up to date with your immunizations keeps you healthy so you don’t miss out on daily activities, social gatherings with friends and family, and school or work.

Find out if your immunizations are up to date  

  • Are you at increased risk of severe illness? This spring, the Ministry of Health recommends an additional COVID-19 dose to those who are at increased risk of severe illness. For eligibility criteria and to book an appointment visit york.ca/COVID19vaccines
  • Eligible or overdue for a measles vaccine? Born on or after 1970? Check your immunizations and get two valid doses of a measles vaccine (e.g., MMR or MMRV) if you have not been previously vaccinated. Starting April 29, 2024, York Region Public Health will provide measles vaccines to those 12 months and up who are eligible or overdue for a publicly funded MMR dose, and do not have access to vaccines through a health care provider. Visit york.ca/measles under Measles Vaccine for more information
  • Are your children school-aged? York Region provides all routine immunizations for children in junior kindergarten to Grade 12 for free
  • Need to access or update immunization information? Visit york.ca/immunizations or call Access York at 1-877-464-9675 for more information
  • Vaccination helps protect everyone in our families, communities and schools. By continuing to stay up to date on your immunizations, you help protect infants who are too young to be vaccinated and those not able to get vaccinated due to medical conditions