Questions & misconceptions

I'm a healthy 44-year-old RN : why should I bother with the flu shot?

Explains why it is important for even healthy individuals to get the flu shot.

Is the flu vaccine really safe for me and my baby?

Explains why it is important for pregnant women to get the flu shot.

Je suis une infirmière autorisée de 44 ans, en bonne santé : est-ce que le vaccin contre la grippe est vraiement nécessaire dans mon cas?

6 common misconceptions about vaccination and how to respond to them

Lists six misconceptions that appear in literature about vaccination, along with explanations of why they are misconceptions.

Human papillomavirus, vaccines and women's health: questions and cautions (CMAJ)

Summarizes some of the main questions and concerns that need to be addressed before there is a fullscale rollout of an HPV vaccination program.

Virus du papillome humain, vaccins et santé des femmes : questions et avertissements

Fournit un sommaire des questions et préoccupations courantes avant l’implémentation du programme de vaccination contre le VPH.

YouTube as a source of information on immunization : a content analysis

Explores the available information about immunization on YouTube.

Myth : the risks of immunizing children often outweigh the benefits

Investigates the myth that the risks of vaccinating children outweighs the benefits.

Mythe : les risques auxquels la vaccination expose les enfants sont souvent plus grands que ses bienfaits

Vaccine myths and why they are dangerous

Gives a warning of what Canada would be like today if not for immunizations and warns of risks that result – such as preventable disease outbreaks – if vaccines are not taken.