Frequently Asked Questions | Immunize BC

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What are vaccines?How do vaccines work?Why vaccinate?If you choose not to vaccinateWhat you need to knowYour risks and responsibilities

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What you need to knowYour risks and responsibilities

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COVID-19FAQ about COVID-19 vaccinesAdults: Managing Needle FearsParticipate in COVID-19 ResearchChickenpoxDiphtheriaHibHepatitis AHepatitis BHPVFAQ about HPV vaccinesInfluenzaFAQ about influenza vaccinesMeaslesMeningococcalMumpsPertussisPneumococcalPolioRotavirusRubellaShinglesTetanus

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FAQ about COVID-19 vaccinesAdults: Managing Needle FearsParticipate in COVID-19 Research

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FAQ about HPV vaccines

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FAQ about influenza vaccines

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Infants & young childrenWhat vaccines does your child need and when?Why your child needs to get vaccinated on timeYour child's appointmentPreparing for a positive experienceImmunization during COVID-19School-age children & teensWhat vaccines do school-age children need and when?Consent for vaccinesPreparing for a positive experienceVaccination Status Reporting RegulationAdultsWhy do adults need vaccines?What vaccines do adults need?Preparing for a positive experiencePregnancyTravellersPeople new to B.C.Vaccine schedulesFAQ about vaccine schedules

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What vaccines does your child need and when?Why your child needs to get vaccinated on timeYour child's appointmentPreparing for a positive experienceImmunization during COVID-19

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What vaccines do school-age children need and when?Consent for vaccinesPreparing for a positive experienceVaccination Status Reporting Regulation

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Why do adults need vaccines?What vaccines do adults need?Preparing for a positive experience

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FAQ about vaccine schedules

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What you should knowSide effectsTesting, approval and monitoringIngredientsFAQ about vaccine safety

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Find COVID-19 Vaccines in PharmaciesFind an Influenza (Flu) ClinicFind a Health Unit

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