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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.

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.

Tetanus

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

Vaccine issues after an organ transplant

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.

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.

Immunization schedule for children

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

Mumps

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

Primary immune deficiency (PID)

This page explains the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency (PID), a genetic condition that weakens the immune system.

Immunosuppression: Protecting children with weak immune systems

If your child has a weak immune system learn how to protect them against infection.

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.

Routine health care for your baby

Common vaccine side effects

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

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

RSV is a virus that infects the lungs and airways and causes respiratory illness, especially in children. Learn how you can help your child if they have RSV.

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

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.

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.

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.

Rubella (German measles)

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

Viral respiratory infection

Viral respiratory infection is a general term for lung and airway infections. Read about different viruses that can cause viral respiratory infections and treatment options.

Pertussis (whooping cough)

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

Other considerations during therapy for leukemia

Learn how to safeguard children with leukemia against infection and other precautions they should be taking during treatment.