Questions & misconceptions

Is it a cold or influenza?

Provides a table that lists symptoms and identifies whether they are associated with a cold or influenza.

Prenatal and infant exposure to thimerosal from vaccines and immunoglobins and risk of autism

This study was designed to examine relationships between prenatal and infant ethylmercury exposure from thimerosal-containing vaccines and/or immunoglobin preparations and Autism spectrum disorder. There were no findings of increased risk.

Vaccine research, development and awareness : front line medicine

A special information supplement from the March 5, 2010 issue of the Globe and Mail that celebrates and promotes Canada’s contributions in the development and distribution of disease-fighting vaccines.

A postmodern Pandora's box : anti-vaccination misinformation on the Internet

This paper analyzes the arguments proffered on anti-vaccination websites, determining the extent of misinformation present, and examines discourses used to support vaccine objections. Arguments around the themes of safety and effectiveness, alternative medicine, civil liberties, conspiracy theories, and morality were found on the majority of websites analyzed.

It's your health : misconceptions about vaccine safety

Explains the importance of vaccination and shows the facts relative to misconceptions about vaccines.

Misconceptions about the flu

Addresses the top 10 misconceptions about the flu and the influenza vaccine.

Votre santé et vous : fausses conceptions au sujet de l'innocuité des vaccins

Explique l’importance de la vaccination et expose les faits relatifs aux fausses conceptions à propos des vaccins.

Do healthy seniors really need the flu shot?

Explains why even healthy seniors should get the flu shot.

Est-ce que le vaccin contre la grippe et vraiment sans danger pour moi et mon bébé?

Est-ce que les aînés de bonne santé vraiment besoin du vaccin contre la grippe?