“As we prepare for the fall and winter, we need to build on the capacity and knowledge we have gained over the past few years,” public health officials say.
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is funding funding to ensure more Canadians have access to vaccines and to ensure Canadians have access to information that will help them make informed choices about vaccination. He said that they are strengthening their offerings.
According to PHAC, the awareness program includes ongoing vaccinations against COVID-19, up-to-date influenza vaccines (influenza vaccinations), children’s vaccines.
Federal Health Minister Mark Holland announced that $9.5 million will be allocated to the federal government. Immunization Partnership Fund (IPF) It asked 53 organizations across Canada to provide “accurate information about vaccine safety and effectiveness” in 2023-24, according to a news release.
Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said the arrival of colder weather means Canadians need to step up their vaccine protection.
“As we prepare for the fall and winter, we need to build on the capacity and knowledge we have gained over the past few years to protect ourselves, our health care workers, and each other,” Tam said. Ta.
The Health Minister also commented that more awareness and dialogue is needed to break down the barrier of vaccine hesitancy.
“The science is clear: Vaccines save lives. Community-led projects funded through the Immunization Partnership Fund are essential to sharing reliable vaccine information throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and going forward. will continue to do so,” Holland said.
