You protect them every day. So do vaccines.
Protect your child with routine vaccination
You want to protect your child by keeping them safe and healthy. Childhood vaccinations can help you do that. Routine vaccinations have been around for decades and are safe and proven to help protect against vaccine-preventable diseases. We’ve got the facts to help you make an informed decision.
About vaccines
Vaccination and the immune system, vaccine effectiveness, safety and side effects
Diseases that vaccines protect against
Childhood vaccines are proven to help protect children against 14 preventable diseases
Childhood vaccination schedule
Timing of vaccinations, get your child's vaccination schedule, guidance for common concerns, common childhood diseases
Vaccine safety and possible side effects
Allergic and stress-related reactions, how we make sure vaccines are safe, vaccine ingredients
Know what to expect
Locate your local, provincial or territorial public health unit to access your child’s vaccine record
When to vaccinate your child, who is at increased risk of severe outcomes, additional doses, possible side effects
Have your child's vaccine record ready and know how to help your child with needle fear and potential side effects
Printable resources
An easy-to-use guide that answers your questions about your child's vaccination
Youth get many vaccinations while in school, and knowing what they're for and why it's important is worth understanding
Data that compares 6 common vaccine-preventable diseases before and after routine vaccination
How childhood vaccines keep your child safe
Vaccination stories
Charlotte's story
Two-year old Charlotte relies on community immunity to stay healthy
Colton's story
Colton's story about why he counts on you to get your annual flu shot
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