Reactions & side effects
Your baby's immune system and vaccines
Answers the questions: What is the immune system and how does it work? What is a vaccine and how does it work? Can my baby's immune system handle more than one vaccine at a time? and why is it important for my baby to get shots on time?
Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Menactra Meningococcal Vaccine
In 1998, some research caused concern that hepatitis B vaccination might be linked with multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive nerve disease. Numerous studies have evaluated a possible relationship between hepatitis B vaccination and MS. A large body of scientific evidence now shows that hepatitis B vaccination does not cause or worsen MS.
Rotavirus
A fact sheet for parents that describes the symptoms of rotavirus and the rotavirus vaccine. Explains why it is important for children to receive the vaccine.
Système canadien de surveillance des effets secondaires suivant l'immunisation (SCSESSI)
Vaccine safety
Presents links to lists of Immunization Safety Office publications on vaccine safety.
Using the combined vaccine for protection of children against measles, mumps and rubella
Describes a study which carried out a systematic review to assess the evidence of effectiveness and unintended effects associated with MMR.
IMPACT: programme canadien de surveillance active de l'immunisation
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System
Provides a nationwide mechanism in the United States by which adverse events following immunization may be reported, analyzed and made available to the public. Co-sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.
Vaccine safety bibliographies, 1999-present
Lists articles that focus on issues and research related to vaccines, vaccinations, and immunization. Updated each month, with links provided to bibliographies from previous years.