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Don’t Wait, Vaccinate - A Guide to Immunization for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples and Communities

February 2023

The National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH) and the National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) collaborated on the development of two resources related to the promotion of immunizations including: Don’t Wait, Vaccinate! A Guide to Immunization for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples and Communities and Don’t Wait, Vaccinate! A Calendar to Immunization for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples and Communities.

Immunizations have proven highly effective at keeping families and communities safe from vaccine-preventable diseases. The guide and calendar explain what vaccines are and how they safely offer good protection against many contagious diseases across the lifespan. They explain why immunizations are still needed today to maintain good health of communities, including babies, children, youth, adults, and the elderly. Practical information on where and when to receive immunizations is provided, along with what to expect when receiving a vaccine. How to prepare children, youth, and adults to have a more comfortable experience when being immunized and how to address any possible side effects from vaccines is also explained. Additional information includes a recommended schedule of immunizations as well as a list of trusted resources on vaccines and immunizations.

Immunization Guide in Inuktut, Plains Cree, and Ojibway


 


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