Nunavut vaccine schedule & school immunization requirements
Canada · NU
Last updated: 2026-07-08
💉 Vaccination Schedule
Birth
2 months
As DTaP-IPV-Hib (5-in-1)
(opens in a new tab) 💉 Polio (IPV) Dose 1Included in combination
(opens in a new tab) 💉 Hib Dose 1Included in combination
(opens in a new tab) 💉 PCV (Pneumococcal) Dose 1 (opens in a new tab) 💉 Rotavirus Dose 1Oral
(opens in a new tab) 💉 Meningococcal MenC conjugate (opens in a new tab)4 months
6 months
12 months
15 months
4–6 years
Grade 7 (age ~12)
14–16 years
🏫 School & Institutional Requirements
▶ 🏫 Public Schools (K–12)
Provincial law requires proof of immunization for designated diseases.
▶ 🏛 Private Schools
Private school requirements generally follow provincial standards.
▶ 👶 Daycare / Child Care
Licensed child-care centres require age-appropriate immunizations.
▶ 🎓 Postsecondary / University
Postsecondary institutions may have program-specific requirements (e.g., health sciences).
No specific provincial vaccine mandates at this level.
▶ 🏥 Healthcare Workers
Healthcare workers should follow NACI recommendations.
📊 Required Vaccines by Setting
| Vaccine | School | Daycare | Postsecondary | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTaP / Tdap | ✓ | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Hepatitis B | — | — | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Hib | — | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Influenza | — | — | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Meningococcal | ✓ | — | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| MMR | ✓ | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| PCV (Pneumococcal) | — | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Polio (IPV) | ✓ | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Varicella | ✓ | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
📝 Vaccine Exemptions
🏥 Medical
AvailableFor medical contraindications
Documentation: Submit a letter from a physician or nurse practitioner stating the medical contraindication to the school or community health centre.
Renewal: According to the healthcare provider's direction.
Approving authority: Physician or Nurse Practitioner
🔗 Find the current exemption form on the official site → (opens in a new tab)🙏 Religious
AvailableFor religious beliefs
Documentation: Parent/guardian should contact the local community health centre or school for the current exemption procedure. A signed, dated written statement is typically required. Individual communities may have specific forms.
Renewal: Annually.
Approving authority: Parent/guardian
🔗 Find the current exemption form on the official site → (opens in a new tab)✋ Personal Belief
Not AvailableFor philosophical or personal convictions
🏠 Homeschool Information
Requirements
Nunavut does not require immunization for homeschool students. Under the Nunavut Education Act and Public Health Act, immunization requirements are not applied to homeschool programs.
Reporting
No immunization reporting required for homeschool students.
Exemptions
Not applicable — immunization is voluntary in Canada.
Notes
Nunavut's education system and public health framework are adapted from NWT's. Homeschool regulation is minimal, and immunization is not a condition of educational programming.
🔗 Official Government Resources
📅 Recent Legislative & Policy Changes
2026-07-01
Nunavut immunization data added to Parent Decision Center.
🔬 Related Vaccine Evidence Pages
Each card links to the full VaccineDataNavigator evidence page — including clinical trials, VAERS data, pharmacovigilance, ingredients, and references.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
▶ What vaccines are required for kindergarten and school in Nunavut?
Provincial law requires proof of immunization for designated diseases. Source: Nunavut Department of Health.
▶ What vaccines does Nunavut require for daycare and preschool?
Licensed child-care centres require age-appropriate immunizations.
▶ Does Nunavut allow religious or personal-belief vaccine exemptions?
Nunavut allows medical and religious exemptions; personal-belief exemptions are not available. Contact your community health centre for current forms and requirements as procedures may vary by community.
▶ How do I get a vaccine exemption in Nunavut?
Medical: Submit a letter from a physician or nurse practitioner stating the medical contraindication to the school or community health centre. Religious: Parent/guardian should contact the local community health centre or school for the current exemption procedure. A signed, dated written statement is typically required. Individual communities may have specific forms. Official forms and links for every state and province are in the exemption forms directory.
▶ What vaccines are required for college in Nunavut?
Postsecondary institutions may have program-specific requirements (e.g., health sciences).