Recommended vaccinations for Canada
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Canada, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers doing higher risk activities such as visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas and for those planning on eating street food |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Canada; unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling |
| Measles | Recommended | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least two weeks prior to departure; includes early dose for infants 6–11 months |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Consider pre-exposure vaccination if performing occupational or recreational activities with risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or if prompt access to post-exposure prophylaxis might be difficult · Recommended for some travellers at increased risk of exposure to wild animals such as skunks, raccoons, foxes, and bats |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for most travellers; booster recommended if last dose was more than ten years ago, especially if medical facilities may be limited |
| COVID-19 vaccine | Routine | CDC | All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines |
| Routine vaccines | Routine | CDC | Includes Chickenpox (Varicella), Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td), Flu (influenza), Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), Polio, Shingles |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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