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Immunization and vaccines

Learn how immunization (getting a vaccine) protects you, your family and the people around you.

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Immunization benefits & safety

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Diseases vaccines can prevent

When you get a vaccine (get immunized), you’re protecting yourself, your family, and the people around you from serious diseases. Without immunization, some of these diseases could cause lifelong health issues or death.

COVID-19 Diphtheria Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) HPV (human papillomavirus) Influenza (flu) Measles Meningococcal disease Mpox (monkeypox) Mumps Pertussis (whooping cough) Pneumococcal disease Polio Rotavirus Rabies Rubella RSV Shingles Tetanus Typhoid Varicella (chickenpox)

Make sure you and your family are up to date on all of your recommended vaccines.

Current as of: October 7, 2024
Author: Provincial Immunization Program, Alberta Health Services

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