COVID-19
Will the COVID-19 vaccine affect my fertility?
The short answer is NO!
Current data and studies indicate that the COVID-19 vaccines do not affect your ability to become pregnant or to carry a pregnancy to term. In fact, experts in Canada recommend vaccination, whether you are pregnant now or planning to become pregnant in the future.
What works to relieve needle pain and fear?
The short answer is: lots of things!
No matter your age, there are evidence-backed techniques for dealing with everything from needle pain and anxiety to fainting (vasovagal response) and needle phobia (trypanophobia).
Should I consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19?
The short answer is YES!
Getting fully vaccinated is the best protection you can give yourself.
Was the COVID-19 vaccine research rushed?
The short answer is NO!
The science behind the new COVID-19 vaccines has not been rushed. In fact, these vaccines are building on decades of scientific research.
Additional resources
- The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has created a resource-rich Toolkit for Health Care Providers
- Morning Star Lodge has launched a "Protecting Our Home Fires" Strategy, which includes culturally safe videos and COVID-19 fact sheets for Indigenous communities (available in multiple languages)
- ScienceUpFirst has shareable social media posts and videos covering a wide variety of pandemic-related topics
- COVID-19 Resources Canada hosts virtual Vaccine Q&A sessions for the public
- The Government of Canada has also released fact sheets and infographics in a number of languages, along with videos to answer common questions about COVID-19 vaccines
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