Get information on the vaccine development process from start to finish. Before any vaccine is approved for use by Health Canada, it must go through in-depth testing to prove it is safe and that it works. Even after a vaccine is approved for use, its safety is continuously monitored.
Overview
Understand how vaccines work and interact with your immune system.
Children often receive multiple vaccines during one visit. Learn why this happens and how it works.
Like any medication, vaccines can cause side effects. Learn more about what to expect.
Learn how vaccines are developed, reviewed and approved for use in B.C.
Learn about the different types of ingredients in vaccines and why they are used.
The terms vaccine, vaccination, and immunization are used throughout this website. Learn what they mean and the difference between them.
