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Immunization "catch-up" for children who have not been fully immunized

An overview of immunization for children who have not been fully immunized according to the standard schedule.

Immunization schedule for children

Read about types of immunizations that are recommended during a child's first year of life and onward.

Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Vaccine

Your child needs to be given a vaccine called haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine. This information sheet explains what haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Immunizations for children and teens with suppressed immune systems

Treatment to suppress the immune system affects how your child’s body responds to routine immunizations. This guide discusses how to keep your child healthy while taking immune-suppressing treatment.

Vaccines: Concerns about immunizing your child

Learn about the safety of vaccines, their side effects, how they are given and what they protect your child against.

Routine health care for your baby

Corticosteroids given for a long time

Corticosteroids are a group of medicines, which include dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisone, and prednisolone. This information sheet explains what corticosteroids do, how to give them and what side effects or problems your child

Tetanus

Learn about tetanus, a life-threatening infection. Updated immunizations in children and adults can prevent tetanus.

RSV immunizations

Learn about RSV immunizations and how they can protect individuals from respiratory infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Palivizumab

Your child needs to take the medicine called palivizumab. This information sheet explains what palivizumab does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Common types of vaccines

Vaccines help to protect you against many different diseases. Learn about different vaccines and how to keep track of which vaccines you have had.

COVID-19 vaccines general information

Learn which COVID-19 vaccines are available in Canada, and find information on vaccine development, and safety and effectiveness in children.

Measles

Measles is an infection caused by a highly contagious virus. Learn the symptoms and causes of measles and how it can be prevented.

Common vaccine side effects

Vaccines, like any medicine, can have side effects. Learn about common vaccine side effects and how to treat them.

Rubella (German measles)

Learn about rubella (German measles) and how it can be prevented.

Travelling when you have a transplant

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by a virus. Discover the signs and symptoms, causes and treatment for hepatitis B.

Vaccine issues after an organ transplant

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)

Your child's doctor has prescribed a blood product called intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) for your child. This page explains what IVIG does and how it is given to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they are given IVIG.

Managing your medications after a transplant

Spinal brace (orthosis): Daily wear schedule

Your child needs to follow a three-week schedule to get used to full-time wear of their spinal brace. Read the day-by-day instructions on when your child should wear their brace and how to care for their skin.

Pertussis (whooping cough)

Read about the symptoms and treatment of whooping cough, a bacterial infection affecting breathing that can be prevented by vaccination.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is an infection that spreads through sexual contact. The HPV vaccine protects against the most common strains of the virus.

Mumps

Learn about signs and symptoms of mumps and how to manage it in your child.