A Guide to Vaccines for Older Canadians

November 21, 2024
By: Arushan Arulnamby, Samir K. Sinha

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In response to both new and updated vaccines becoming available, the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) has released an updated version of its pamphlet:  A Guide to Vaccines for Older Canadians. This is a comprehensive resource tailored for older adults looking to stay healthy throughout the fall and winter months and beyond

The Guide covers the importance of vaccines in enabling healthy ageing and provides details on vaccines for COVID-19, Influenza, RSV, Pneumococcal (Pneumonia), Shingles, Tetanus and Diphtheria, including the most recent recommendations from the Public Health Agency of Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI). This guide is available in 18 languages to support Canada’s diverse population.