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Chikungunya vaccine in Calgary
Chikungunya is a virus spread by mosquitoes, and it isn't currently found in Canada. Two vaccines are now authorized in Canada, and whether you need one depends on your trip and your age. Talk it through with Wessam Sakr in NW Calgary.
The two chikungunya vaccines in Canada
From the Canadian Immunization Guide.
- Live vaccine
- Non-live vaccine
- Not established
Who should think about it
Chikungunya isn't found in Canada. You catch it from the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, so the risk depends on where you're going and whether there's an outbreak there.
The vaccine may be considered for adults 18 to 64 at high risk of infection. Bring your itinerary and we'll go through it, along with the rest of your trip.
Side effects
In the studies of the live vaccine, the most common side effects were tenderness where you had the needle and a headache.
You'll wait in the pharmacy for 15 minutes after the needle. If you have an allergy to any part of a vaccine, or had a reaction to one before, tell us before you book.
Who you'll see
Wessam Sakr, BScPharm, RPh
Certified Bariatric Educator, Obesity CanadaCertified Diabetes Educator, Diabetes CanadaOver nine years of patient care
Wessam owns the pharmacy and works in it. He'll check your age, your health and your destination before recommending anything.
What travellers say
Rated 4.9 from 202 Google reviews (November 2026). These are about vaccine visits here, not the chikungunya vaccine in particular.
Diya Athwal · August 2026
I had a great experience at edgemont family pharmacy. So accommodating, got all the vaccines I needed last minute! Thanks!
Cindy Avitia · September 2026
Excellent service! Pharmacist Wessam and the pharmacy assistant are friendly and understanding. Called around different pharmacies and Edgemont Family Pharmacy was the only one that had everything I needed for vaccines.
Arghman Syed · September 2024
It’s a wonderful pharmacy. Wassem is very professional and highly educated pharmacist. I always get a my travel shots here and medications.
Common questions
Is there a chikungunya vaccine in Canada?
Yes. Two are authorized: Ixchiq, a live vaccine, and Vimkunya, a non-live vaccine.
Who should get the chikungunya vaccine?
The Canadian Immunization Guide says the live vaccine may be considered for adults 18 to 64 at high risk of infection. It depends on where you're going and whether there's an outbreak.
Can I get it if I'm over 65?
The live vaccine, Ixchiq, isn't recommended for anyone 65 or older. Canadian guidance is for this group to avoid travel to areas with an outbreak. Call us to talk it through.
Do I need a booster?
The need for a booster dose hasn't been established.