LibGuides: Using Antibiotics Safely: Vaccines (Immunization)

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Vaccines help your body fight off infections and prevent diseases, like whooping cough and measles. When you get vaccinated you protect yourself AND others around you from getting very sick from vaccine-preventable diseases.

How do vaccines work?

Vaccines work by activating the immune system similarly to how the body would react to a virus or bacterium. This reaction gives your immune system memory so that it is prepared to defend against future contact with that virus or bacterium.

Which vaccines should I receive?

Routine vaccines are available free of charge to Nova Scotians. Speak to your healthcare provider or read more about which vaccines are recommended for your age group here: Immunizations | Nova Scotia Health (nshealth.ca)

Frequently asked questions about vaccines

Visit Immunize Canada for common questions about vaccines and immunization: Questions and Answers | immunizecanada

Helpful Links

Where can I learn more about vaccines?

Immunization for Everyone (Immunize Canada): Home | immunizecanada
An Adult’s Guide to Vaccination (Public Health Agency of Canda): Adult’s Guide to Vaccination - Canada.ca

Vaccine Tracking

CanImminuze – A free bilingual app for Canadians to keep track of their immunizations. CANImmunize | A digital vaccination record for Canadians
VaxRecordNS – Provides access to some immunization records (e.g., COVID-19, NS School Program vaccines, and more). NS health card and registration required. VaxRecordNS (nshealth.ca) (accessible through YourHealthNS app)

Using Antibiotics Safely