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 How do I report an adverse event following immunization?
 

I have a chronic disease. Is it safe for me to get vaccinated?

How do we know vaccines are safe?
 

How long does it take for a vaccine to be tested and approved for use in Canada? 

Can a vaccine give me or my child the disease it’s supposed to prevent?

Is it safe to repeat vaccines? I can’t find my immunization record.

My child accidentally got an extra dose of vaccine. Is this harmful?

Are combination vaccines safe?

Can getting multiple vaccines at the same time overwhelm my baby's immune system?

Is it safe for my child to get more than one vaccine at the same time?

Do vaccines cause autoimmune diseases like diabetes and multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Do vaccines cause asthma and allergic diseases?

Can vaccines cause SIDS?

Can vaccines cause autism?

Do vaccines cause chronic illness or other long-term health problems? 

What should I do if I or my child have an unexpected or serious reaction to a vaccine?

Where can I find information on vaccine side effects?

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