Benefits & risks

Influenza vaccination, pneumococcal vaccination and risk of acute myocardial infarction : matched case-control study

Previous studies have shown an association between acute myocardial infarction and preceding respiratory infection. We aimed to investigate the possible association of influenza vaccination and pneumococcal vaccination with acute myocardial infarction.

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.

Myth : the risks of immunizing children often outweigh the benefits

Investigates the myth that the risks of vaccinating children outweighs the benefits.

Mythe : les risques auxquels la vaccination expose les enfants sont souvent plus grands que ses bienfaits

Comment interagir avec des patients indécis face à la vaccination?