Public Health Agency of Canada

This statement contains NACI’s independent advice and recommendations, which are based upon the best current available scientific knowledge. This document is being disseminated for information purposes. People administering the vaccine should also be aware of the contents of the relevant product...

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is an External Advisory Body that provides the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) with independent, ongoing and timely medical, scientific, and public health advice in response to questions from PHAC relating to immunization. This...

This document outlines the recommended goals, objectives, and activities for COVID-19 surveillance in Canada. These guidelines are based on current available scientific evidence and expert opinion and are subject to change as new information becomes available. They should be read in conjunction...

COVID-19 information for physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other health care providers.

Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada: Research, Policy and Practice (the HPCDP Journal) is a bilingual, peer-reviewed scientific journal of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch. COVID-19 Rapid Release Articles

Fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada during COVID-19.The border changes for August 9. - American citizens and permanent residents of the United States, who currently reside in the U.S. and who qualify as fully vaccinated travellers, will be able to enter Canada for discretionary travel...

This is a checklist containing reminders to assist you in planning your engagement sessions on COVID-19 vaccines.

The Government of Canada and some provincial/territorial governments are providing free rapid COVID-19 tests to organizations for regular workplace screening of close-contact employees. Rapid tests are easy to administer and provide a result in 15 minutes.

Advice on pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and having visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is a video of how to limit the spread of COVID-19

This is the guidance document for organized summer activities for children and youth. When operating summer activities during the pandemic, extra care and precautions should be considered to help protect children, youth, staff and communities from COVID-19. When case numbers are down and more...

On this page you can find vaccine safety, Common side effects, COVID-19 vaccine ingredients, Allergic reactions, rare reactions that have been reported, Ongoing monitoring of side effects and reactions of COVID-19.

Vaccination resources sheet: Engagement session on COVID-19 vaccines and public health measures. How to get vaccinated near you.

When choosing a presenter for your session, consider the specific attributes of your audience and what expertise is available in your community or organization. Identify a mechanism for tracking registrations and participants’ emails. If your event participants speak another language, you might...

The following document integrates credible information from the Government of Canada that you can present at your virtual engagement session.

This is the backgrounder for the mental health and distress centres. Supporting the mental health and well-being of Canadians, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, is a priority for the Government of Canada. A $50 million investment to increase the capacity of distress centres across the...

On this page you will find: Canada’s winning strategy, What’s happening in your community, What being vaccinated means for you, Other factors that change your risk level, Engaging with others, When the pandemic is over, COVID-19: Life after vaccination

Canadians can access comprehensive information and resources on COVID-19 on the Government of Canada coronavirus disease website Canada.ca/coronavirus, including updates on the current situation, self-assessment and mental and physical health resources. The website also provides guidance on...

Vaccines are essential to help end the pandemic. It's important for everyone to get vaccinated against COVID-19 when it's their turn. Vaccines help lower your child's risk of infection. They work with the body's natural defenses to develop protection against a disease. Being vaccinated will...

In Canada, 75% of the eligible population have received their 1st dose, 50% of the eligible population are fully vaccinated and infection and hospitalization rates are low. Easing border measures for fully vaccinated American citizens and permanent residents, currently residing in the U.S. for...