Quebec vaccine schedule & school immunization requirements
Canada · QC
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 medical certificate from a physician or specialized nurse practitioner stating the specific contraindication. Include with the child's vaccination record at the school or CLSC.
Renewal: According to the healthcare provider's certification.
Approving authority: Physician (MD) or Specialized Nurse Practitioner (IPS)
🔗 Find the current exemption form on the official site → (opens in a new tab)🙏 Religious
AvailableFor religious beliefs
Documentation: Quebec does not have a standardized provincial exemption form for non-medical exemptions. Parent/guardian should provide a signed, dated written statement explaining the objection. The school/service de garde determines the sufficiency. Contact the local CLSC or school administration for current procedures.
Renewal: Annually at school entry.
Approving authority: Parent/guardian (statement reviewed by school administration)
🔗 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
Quebec does not require immunization for homeschool students. Under the Quebec Education Act (Loi sur l'instruction publique) and the Public Health Act (Loi sur la santé publique), immunization is not a condition of homeschool registration. The Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur (MEES) does not require immunization records as part of the homeschool process.
Reporting
No immunization reporting required for homeschool students. Quebec's Direction de l'enseignement à la maison (DEM — homeschool directorate) does not collect health information.
Exemptions
Not applicable — immunization is voluntary. Quebec ended its COVID-19 vaccination mandate for healthcare workers and has historically maintained strong voluntary immunization norms. However, Quebec is one of the few provinces with an operating immunization registry (Registre de vaccination du Québec), and children in the public school system have their immunization status tracked through this registry. Homeschool students are not automatically included.
Notes
Quebec is notable in the Canadian context for its historically strong philosophical objection culture around certain public health measures. Homeschool families in Quebec face regulatory oversight focused on educational requirements (projet d'apprentissage, monitoring by DEM) rather than health requirements. The Legault government's 2022 health reforms did not introduce mandatory school-entry vaccination.
🔗 Official Government Resources
📅 Recent Legislative & Policy Changes
2026-07-01
Quebec 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 Quebec?
Provincial law requires proof of immunization for designated diseases. Source: Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux.
▶ What vaccines does Quebec require for daycare and preschool?
Licensed child-care centres require age-appropriate immunizations.
▶ Does Quebec allow religious or personal-belief vaccine exemptions?
Quebec allows medical and religious exemptions; personal-belief exemptions are not available. Procedures may vary by region (CLSC). Note: Quebec has periodically considered eliminating non-medical exemptions. Verify current status.
▶ How do I get a vaccine exemption in Quebec?
Medical: Submit a medical certificate from a physician or specialized nurse practitioner stating the specific contraindication. Include with the child's vaccination record at the school or CLSC. Religious: Quebec does not have a standardized provincial exemption form for non-medical exemptions. Parent/guardian should provide a signed, dated written statement explaining the objection. The school/service de garde determines the sufficiency. Contact the local CLSC or school administration for current procedures. Official forms and links for every state and province are in the exemption forms directory.
▶ What vaccines are required for college in Quebec?
Postsecondary institutions may have program-specific requirements (e.g., health sciences).