Yukon vaccine schedule & school immunization requirements
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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 Yukon Communicable Disease Control.
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 must submit a signed, dated written statement to Yukon Communicable Disease Control (YCDC) or the school, stating the religious or conscientious objection. Contact YCDC at 867-667-8323 for current forms and procedures.
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
Yukon does not require immunization for homeschool students. Under the Yukon Education Act and the Public Health and Safety Act, school-entry immunization applies to students attending public schools. Homeschool students registered under the Education Act (home education program) are not included.
Reporting
No immunization reporting required for homeschool students. Yukon's home education program registration (through the Aurora Virtual School or direct with the Department of Education) does not include immunization documentation.
Exemptions
Not applicable — immunization is voluntary in Canada.
Notes
Yukon's home education framework is administered through the Department of Education. The Aurora Virtual School provides distance education options that are distinct from independent homeschool registration. Immunization is voluntary and not part of the homeschool approval process.
🔗 Official Government Resources
📅 Recent Legislative & Policy Changes
2026-07-01
Yukon 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 Yukon?
Provincial law requires proof of immunization for designated diseases. Source: Yukon Health and Social Services.
▶ What vaccines does Yukon require for daycare and preschool?
Licensed child-care centres require age-appropriate immunizations.
▶ Does Yukon allow religious or personal-belief vaccine exemptions?
Yukon allows medical and religious exemptions; personal-belief exemptions are not available. Contact Yukon Communicable Disease Control for the most current forms and procedures.
▶ How do I get a vaccine exemption in Yukon?
Medical: Submit a letter from a physician or nurse practitioner stating the medical contraindication to the school or Yukon Communicable Disease Control. Religious: Parent/guardian must submit a signed, dated written statement to Yukon Communicable Disease Control (YCDC) or the school, stating the religious or conscientious objection. Contact YCDC at 867-667-8323 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 Yukon?
Postsecondary institutions may have program-specific requirements (e.g., health sciences).