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Offers information on immunization including the benefits and risks of vaccines, and information about immunization registries and clinics.
Vaccines are good! There is no reason to suffer from a disease if there is a safe, effective way to prevent it, and vaccines have proven their utility and effectiveness time and time again. Users of this site are invited to consult the table on the back of the 6th Edition 2002 Canadian Immunization Guide, which highlights the incredible victories against disease won by vaccines.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
On these pages, you will find facts and resources to help you make informed choices about vaccination as adults, parents and workers. We even have a special section on immunization for kids and students.
Source: Canadian Coalition for Immunization Awareness and Promotion
Because the diseases that vaccines can prevent are so rarely seen by the general public today, it is understandable that vaccine safety concerns have such a high profile. Careful and timely counselling can help patients weigh the benefits of vaccines and the risks of disease, as well as the small risk of the vaccine itself.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Offers basic information about infectious diseases, the immune system, and vaccines.
Source: Canadian Health Network
Indicates where childhood, adult, and travel vaccinations are given in Canada and whether payment is required.
Source: Canadian Health Network
Presents information for health professionals on active and passive immunizing agents; recommended immunization schedules for infants, children, and adults; management strategies for anaphylaxis; and information on immunization of health care personnel and travellers.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) -Recommendations for Children & Adults
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Public health authorities across Canada are working to develop a national network of immunization registries. These registries will help protect your family and community from the threat of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Source: Health Canada
Misconceptions about vaccine safety could cause a decrease in the number of Canadians who are immunized against vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, polio, and mumps. This could possibly result in epidemics of diseases that are seldom seen these days in developed countries.
Source: Health Canada
Outlines the effects of hepatitis B, how it is spread, how it can be prevented, how to get the hepatitis B vaccine, and the safety of the vaccine.
Source: Canadian Paediatric Society
If you are planning to travel outside of Canada, you may require immunizations. You should consult a travel health clinic or your family physician 2 to 3 months before your trip in order to allow enough time for the vaccines or immunizing agent to take effect.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
There are new recommendations about who should get the chickenpox vaccine. Talk to your doctor or health care provider about the benefits of this vaccine for members of your family who are at least 12 months old, and have never had chickenpox.
Source: Health Canada
A new meningococcal vaccine has been licensed for use in Canada. It is recommended for children under five years of age, adolescents, and young adults. If you or your family members fall into these categories, you may want to talk to your doctor or health care provider about the benefits of this new vaccine.
Source: Health Canada
A new pneumococcal vaccine has been licensed for use in Canada for children.
Source: Health Canada
Immunization has been one of the most important and cost-effective public health developments to emerge from the 20th century. Nevertheless, it is being threatened by the public's loss of confidence and a lack of infrastructure and resources.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Describes tetanus and diphtheria. States when the vaccines should be given and outlines some of their possible side effects. Lists the conditions under which the Td vaccine should not be administered.
Source: Government of Manitoba - Manitoba Health
According to Health Canada, whooping cough is the most frequently reported, vaccine- preventable disease in the country.
Source: HealthyOntario.com
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Source: Canada Health Portal
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Source: Canada Health Portal
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Source: Canada Health Portal
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