This popular series on immunization has been updated to reflect the most recent information on vaccines in Canada. Written in plain language, these bilingual pamphlets provide an excellent starting point for discussion with a health care professional.

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Chickenpox
Diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis
Hepatitis B
HPV vaccine
Measles, mumps, rubella
Meningococcal vaccine
Pneumococcal vaccine

5-in-1 helps parents understand baby’s first shots, protecting against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, and Hib.

Chickenpox describes the potential serious consequences of this common childhood illness, and how it can be prevented through vaccination.

Diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (dTap) talks to teenagers about their booster shot against diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis.

Hepatitis B is aimed at a more general audience, focusing on how the disease is spread and how it can be prevented.

HPV vaccine provides parents and teenagers with information about HPV and how it can be prevented through vaccination.

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) describes the vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, and rubella.

Meningococcal vaccine describes signs and symptoms of meningococcal meningitis and septicemia, and how the new conjugate vaccine can protect babies and children under 2 years.