This article discusses the risks of infant vaccinations. Lists warning signs of high risk children who should not be administered vaccinations. Calls on the government to offer compensation plans for vaccine damaged children.
Discusses how preventing illnesses and deaths for older populations (most of whom are women) through the use of vaccines is a leading public health challenge. Acknowledges that our understanding about how age and sex affect the immune system is limited, and basic and translational research aimed at improving vaccines and immune responses of older persons is needed. Argues that fully implementing current vaccine recommendations, particularly those for influenza and pneumococcal vaccines, can save thousands of lives and prevent illnesses in persons over 50 years of age.
Examines and reports on the infrastructure and governance of the public health system in Canada, as well as on Canada’s ability to respond to public health emergencies arising from outbreaks of infectious disease.
Discusses the risks of influenza. Describes flu symptoms and prevention, including the flu shot. Identifies the groups that are at high risk of complications from influenza.
Provices parents the information they need to understand why doctors and medical authorites recommend vaccination of their children. Describes how the immune system works, how vaccines are made, and how the safety and effectiveness of vaccines are monitored in Canada. Covers each of the nine routine childhood vaccines: diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, haemophilus influenzae type b, measles, mumps, rubella, and hepatitis B.
