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Vaccine sequencing

Q Are these recommendations about primary groups for vaccination consistent with those in other countries?

A Canada’s recommendations take account of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendations as well as those of other countries. T… Read More »

Q What other groups were considered for priority vaccination but not selected and why?

A Critical Infrastructure Workers: As disease in Canada continues to be relatively mild, there is no evidence that H1N1 flu virus will cause signi… Read More »

Q Are Aboriginal people included in the primary targets list?

A At-risk Aboriginal people are captured in the priority groups. Recognizing that many Aboriginal populations are younger; may be more socio-econom… Read More »

Q Why choose these other groups for vaccination?

A Children 5 to 18 years of age: Flu outbreaks are most common in school-aged children. Although they are not at a high risk of severe disease or … Read More »

Q Why choose these primary groups for vaccination?

A People under 65 with chronic conditions: This group is at higher risk of complications. When evaluating the Canadian situation, it was observed … Read More »

Q What are the Government of Canada’s recommendations on who should get the vaccine first?

A The basic approach is to ensure those that need it most get it first. Those who will benefit most from immunization and those who care for them i… Read More »

Q What is vaccine sequencing?

A While there will be enough H1N1 flu virus vaccine for all Canadians who need and want protection, not everyone can be immunized at the same time.… Read More »