Vaccines and Immunization: Official Information Overview
Vaccines and immunization are managed by the Public Health Agency of Canada and Health Canada. This is a federal program applicable nationwide, but each province and territory has its own vaccination schedule.
Childhood Vaccination
The official page provides information on childhood vaccination, including:
- Schedule: Each province and territory has its own routine childhood vaccination schedule.
- Records: How to access your child's vaccination records.
- Decision-making: Information on deciding to vaccinate.
- Diseases prevented: What diseases vaccines prevent.
- Appointment: What to expect at the appointment, how vaccines are given.
- Side effects: Possible side effects.
Adult Vaccination
Adults also need vaccines. The official page explains:
- Why it's important: For travellers, those 60 and over, people who could become pregnant.
- Schedule: Routine vaccination schedule for adults in all provinces and territories.
Is It Free?
The official page does not list specific costs, but generally provinces and territories provide free routine vaccines for eligible individuals. Check your local official information for details.
How to Find Your Schedule
The official page directs you to:
- Access vaccination schedules relevant to your province or territory.
- View routine schedules for infants, children, and adults on the Government of Canada website.
Other Topics
The page also covers:
- COVID-19 vaccination: Boosters, authorized vaccines, proof, safety.
- Travel vaccines: Recommendations by destination, yellow fever, records.
- Vaccine-preventable diseases: Search by disease.
- Safety and side effects: Common reactions, allergic reactions, ingredients.
- Vaccine Impact Assistance Program: Support for serious permanent injury.
- Pregnancy: Vaccines before, during, after, breastfeeding.
- Flu shot: Why, where, who.
- Awareness and education: Videos, posters, guides.
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