Routine Immunization
See the Canadian Immunization Guide for recommended immunization schedules for infants, children, youth, and pregnant women, from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI)
Provincial/territorial immunization schedules may differ based on funding differences. Provincial/territorial immunization schedules are available at the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Immunization pain reduction strategies: During vaccination, pain reduction strategies with good evidence include breastfeeding or use of sweet-tasting solutions, giving the most painful vaccine last, and consideration of topical anaesthetics.
Reducing vaccine pain (CMAJ)Acetaminophen or ibuprofen should not be given prior to, but after vaccination as required. Prophylactic Antipyretic Administration (PLOS ONE)
Information for physicians on vaccine safety:
Information for parents on vaccinations can be accessed through:
Parent Resources
Government of Canada
Provincial & territorial routine & catch-up vaccination schedule for infants & children in Canada - Public Health Agency of Canada
A Parent's guide to Vaccination - Public Health Agency of Canada
Your Immunization Schedule – Immunization Schedule Tool - Public Health Agency of Canada
Vaccine safety, surveillance and reporting - Health Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/immunization/vaccine-safety.html
Vaccines for Children: Deciding to vaccinate - Health Canada.
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/vaccination-children.html
Caring For Kids - Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)
A Parent’s Guide to Immunization Information on the Internet - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Vaccination and Your Child - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Vaccine Safety: Canada's system - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Caring for Kids New to Canada - Canadian Paediatric Society. https://www.kidsnewtocanada.ca/
HPV: What teens need to know - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
About Kids Health - The Hospital for Sick Children
Immunization “Catch Up” for Children Who Have Not Been Fully Immunized - The Hospital for Sick Children - AboutKidsHealth
Needle pokes: Reducing pain in infants aged up to 18 months - The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth
Needle pokes: Reducing pain in children aged 18 months or over - The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth
Immunization Schedule - The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth
Other Sources
Immunization information - Immunize Canada. https://www.immunize.ca/
Vaccine Safety Net - World Health Organization