Vaccines

Vaccines and vaccine promotion are key activities of a comprehensive infection prevention and control program. Click one of the resources below for helpful information related to vaccine administration, promotion, and knowledge sharing.  

Ministry of Health : COVID-19 Vaccine Promotion Toolkit

The toolkit is for people to use to boost vaccination rates and save lives by engaging with their colleagues and community on vaccine safety. The kit contains a welcome letter, posters, fact sheets, tips for holding effective conversations, an FAQ, and sample Facebook and Twitter posts that users can share on their social networks.

Building Confidence in Vaccines

This primer provides an overview of vaccine hesitancy, including key principles, communication tips and a list of key resources. Information specific to the COVID-19 vaccine program is included.

National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI): Statements and publications

NACI makes recommendations for the use of vaccines currently or newly approved for use in humans in Canada, including the identification of groups at risk for vaccine-preventable diseases for whom vaccination should be targeted.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): What you need to now about mRNA vaccines (Fact Sheet)

Information on the safety and effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) : What You Need to Know About Viral Vector Vaccines

A public facing literacy fact sheet that answers questions regarding viral vector-based COVID-19 vaccines including their mechanism of action, and their safety and effectiveness. Information on viral vector COVID-19 vaccines including their mechanism of action, safety and effectiveness.

Government of Canada: Vaccines and immunization

This Government of Canada webpage provides information for vaccination during pregnancy, for children, for adults, travel vaccines, and information for health professionals.

Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Guidance for COVID-19 Immunization Clinics

Overview of IPAC guidance and best practices for COVID-19 immunization clinics.