Prince Edward Island vaccine schedule & school immunization requirements
Canada · PE
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. Contact Health PEI or the school for the most current procedures.
Renewal: According to 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 must submit a signed, dated written statement explaining the religious or conscientious objection to the school. Contact the school or Public Health Nursing office for current forms and procedures.
Renewal: One-time submission typically.
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
Prince Edward Island does not require immunization for homeschool students. Under the PEI School Act and Public Health Act, school-entry immunization applies to students attending public or private schools. Homeschool students are not covered.
Reporting
No immunization reporting required for homeschool students.
Exemptions
Not applicable — immunization is voluntary in Canada.
Notes
PEI's homeschool regulations (Home Education Regulations under the School Act) require annual notification and educational programming but not immunization documentation.
🔗 Official Government Resources
📅 Recent Legislative & Policy Changes
2026-07-01
Prince Edward Island 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 Prince Edward Island?
Provincial law requires proof of immunization for designated diseases. Source: Health PEI.
▶ What vaccines does Prince Edward Island require for daycare and preschool?
Licensed child-care centres require age-appropriate immunizations.
▶ Does Prince Edward Island allow religious or personal-belief vaccine exemptions?
Prince Edward Island allows medical and religious exemptions; personal-belief exemptions are not available. Contact Public Health Nursing for current forms.
▶ How do I get a vaccine exemption in Prince Edward Island?
Medical: Submit a letter from a physician or nurse practitioner stating the medical contraindication. Contact Health PEI or the school for the most current procedures. Religious: Parent/guardian must submit a signed, dated written statement explaining the religious or conscientious objection to the school. Contact the school or Public Health Nursing office for current forms and procedures. Official forms and links for every state and province are in the exemption forms directory.
▶ What vaccines are required for college in Prince Edward Island?
Postsecondary institutions may have program-specific requirements (e.g., health sciences).