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Adjuvanted vaccine

Q Is the Government ordering non-adjuvanted vaccine? Who will it be recommended for and why?

A The Government of Canada plans to purchase a small quantity of non-adjuvanted H1N1 vaccine as part of its total order. The purchase of a small qu… Read More »

Q Does an adjuvanted vaccine pose a risk to pregnant women?

A All evidence suggests that adjuvanted vaccines are just as safe as non-adjuvanted vaccines; however there is no safety data for the use of adjuva… Read More »

Q When was the last time Canada used an adjuvant in a vaccine?

A Adjuvants are not new; and have been used for several decades to boost immune response to vaccines. Many of the commonly used vaccines in Canada … Read More »

Q Why has Canada ordered an adjuvanted vaccine for the general population, rather than a non-adjuvanted one?

A The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that countries use dose-sparing vaccines whenever possible. By developing an adjuvanted vacci… Read More »

Q What is the difference between an adjuvanted and non-adjuvanted vaccine?

A An adjuvant is a substance that is added to a vaccine in order to boost the individual’s response. It also means that less of the virus or … Read More »