Ottawa – Vaccines work. They save lives, protect the most vulnerable – especially children – and make the world safer for everyone. Unfortunately, 1 in 5 children around the world lack access to pre-existing vaccines and an estimated 1.5 million children die from vaccine-preventable illness every year. That is unacceptable and Canada is committed to doing its part to build …
BC – Immunizations, a process by which a person becomes protected against a disease through vaccinations, is important for people of all ages. It helps your immune system recognize and quickly kill bacteria and viruses, which can cause serious illness or death. Keeping your immunizations up to date helps protect yourself, your community and B.C.’s health care system. Immunizations are …
