April: Vaccination

One hundred years ago, infectious diseases were the leading cause of death worldwide. In Canada, they now cause less than 5% of all deaths—thanks to immunization programs. Immunization has probably saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health intervention.

Feature articles

• Fighting the good fight: Taking on the anti-vaccine movement and public apathy
• Disease knows no borders…

Immunization

• 10 Questions about Vaccination
• Grade 6 Immunization Poster Contest
• Immunization Timeline

Children lined up to receive their needles at an immunization clinic.
Algoma, Ontario. 1932.

 Photo credit

• Children lined up: Archives of Ontario. Digital Image Number: I0005225.jpg.