Staying healthy and immunized is a lifelong process.
Are you fully protected?
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What is FLU DRIFT?
and how does it affect our seasonal flu vaccine?
About the flu
Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza A and influenza B viruses. Every year, several strains of seasonal flu circulate, causing hospitalizations in an estimated 12,000 Canadians, and 3,500 deaths.1
Understanding immune protection
You develop immunity to a virus when you are exposed to it. That exposure can occur in one of two ways – when you catch a particular strain of flu, or when you are vaccinated against that strain. Exposure triggers your body to develop antibodies that recognize and fight that particular strain of virus.2... 
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Vaccine News
- Flu should be moderate, vaccine a good match this year, Ottawa Public Health says
- Northwestern Health Unit advises on shortage of Hepatitis A, B and rabies vaccines
- Canadian Cancer Society tackles HPV awareness
- Vaccinating Kids Against HPV Should Be An Easy Decision For Parents
- Flu shot program kicks off in Sask.
- When should you get the flu shot in Canada?
- For older Canadians, the flu shot is a lifesaver
- Flu shot greatly reduces risk of hospitalization for pregnant women: study
- Sanofi aims to topple the flu as it marks National Seniors Day with a Guinness World Record attempt
Vaccines411® Past Articles
Quebec: Vaccination access challenges – and solutions
Quebecers looking to have a vaccination may have noticed that the process of getting immunized is a little more involved than it used to be. Many may be surprised to discover that their family physician no longer provides this service, and are unsure of their options.... Read more
HPV: What’s the big deal?
There are more than 100 types of HPV, or human papillomavirus - 3 in 4 women and men will have an HPV infection at some point in their lifetime, often without knowing it. In many cases, the body can clear itself of HPV within a few years of infection. Unfortunately, when one or more of the high-risk types of the virus persist, they can cause cell changes that can develop into cancer many years later... Read more
Shingles: More than just a rash to avoid
If you are a senior, odds are you have heard of shingles. Perhaps a friend or family member has suffered this painful, blistering rash – about 50% of those affected are over age 60. Luckily, we have a vaccine to help us avoid developing shingles... Read more
