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Minister of Health Launches National Immunization Awareness Week | ||
By: PR Newswire Association LLC. - 24 Apr 2015 | Back to overview list |
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Immunization is one of the safest, most effective public health measures we have to prevent serious illness. SURREY, BC, April 24, 2015 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, and Dr. Gregory Taylor, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, launched National Immunization Awareness Week, which runs from April 25 to May 2. They encouraged Canadians to stay healthy by making sure their vaccinations are up to date. During the launch event, Minister Ambrose urged Canadians to make sure they get the facts about immunization from credible sources like the Public Health Agency of Canada publication, A Parent's Guide to Vaccination. She also reminded Canadians that they can keep track of their vaccinations with the innovative mobile application (app), ImmunizeCA. The app provides local notifications and outbreak alerts and provides timely and accurate information on vaccination. Dr. Taylor added that immunization is one of the safest, most effective public health measures we have for preventing many diseases. He also stressed the importance of visiting a healthcare provider or travel health clinic before travelling. Quick Facts
Quotes "Immunization saves lives. Before the availability of vaccines in Canada, diseases such as measles, diphtheria and polio killed many children. Others were left with serious and debilitating conditions. Today, these illnesses are preventable by immunization. Protect yourself, your family, and your community by ensuring your vaccinations are up to date." "As Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, I urge all Canadians to ensure that they and their families are protected from vaccine-preventable diseases by being vaccinated. If we do not vaccinate ourselves and our families, we put ourselves and others at risk. Talk to your health care provider if you have any concerns." "Like whooping cough, mumps or measles, misinformation about vaccines can often spread like a virus in small groups. I Boost Immunity encourages the silent majority of Canadians who support vaccination to help spread the word that immunizing yourself or your children is a shared community value worth celebrating." Related Links: Canadian Immunization Guide
SOURCE Public Health Agency of Canada |
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