Does Canada Use Any Live Viruses?

[orange_mommy]

I'm a non- vaccinating mom in Canada who is wondering if anyone has info on which vaccines are used in Canada, and if any of them are a live virus? It seems to me that some are, but I cannot remember which ones? I'm not sure where to get this info and any help would be greatly appreciated.

[ma2two]

Live virus vaccines include rotavirus, MMR, chickenpox, and FluMist. Also, shingles (high dose chickenpox), which is given to people over 65 years.

I'm sure Canada gives MMR and FluMist. I'm not sure about rotavirus, chickenpox, or shingles.

Here is the U.S. schedule. If the same vaccines are given in Canada, they are probably given at about the same ages.

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/downloads/child/2010/10_0-6yrs-schedule-pr.pdf

[orange_mommy]

Thank you!  That is very helpful!