Author: Praxus Health
Grade/Audience: Parents/Caregivers, Teachers, Administrators
Topic: Information about the vaccines offered to grade 7 students in Ontario Schools.
Type: Downloadable resources; infographics.
Resource Description: These evidence-based resources are designed to inform parents/caregivers about the three vaccines (Hepatitis B, Human Papillomavirus, Meningococcal ACYW) that are offered to grade 7 students at school through Ontario's provincial vaccine program. These infographics provide a plain language overview of the diseases that these vaccines prevent, and information about possible vaccine side effects and ways to mitigate them. For more information on school-based vaccines, and to download the infographics, visit https://praxushealth.ca/campaign/school/
SickKids: AboutKidsHealth
Author: SickKids
Grade/Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Parents/Caregivers
Topic: Vaccine information for children and youth; General information; FAQs
Type: Resource Hub
Resource Description: This is a health education website that provides information on various topics for children, youth and caregivers, including information about vaccines. Using the search engine and entering the word, “vaccines” or “vaccination” provides the user with access to information about vaccines and vaccinations for various audiences - children, youth, and adults.
CARD System Learning Hub
Author: University of Toronto
Grade/Audience: Teachers, Administrators
Topic: Vaccines at school; Resources for managing vaccines
Type: Cards and downloadable handouts, Checklists, Videos, Activities
Resource Description: CARD™ (C - Comfort, A - Ask, R - Relax, D - Distract) is an evidence-based framework that teaches how to prepare for vaccination. The CARD system provides strategies that can be used to help students cope before and during vaccination and needle procedures. The system consists of resources such as videos, handouts and activities that will help to prepare for a vaccination or needle procedure. It may be used by educators to support students during vaccination day clinics at school.
How do vaccines work?
Author: World Health Organization (WHO)
Grade/Audience: Grades 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11 & 12, Teachers, Administrators, Parents/Caregivers
Topic: How vaccines work; The immune system; How vaccines help; Herd immunity
Type: Article
Resource Description: This article is part of a series on vaccine development and distribution. It contains information on how vaccines work, how they are made to ensure safety and equitable access, how they support the body’s natural responses, herd immunity, and a short video about Polio and vaccines. This global authoritative source may also be used by students to investigate questions about pathogens, the body's response and the role of vaccines.
Immunization
Author: Canadian Paediatric Society: Caring For Kids
Grade/Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Parents/Caregivers
Topic: Vaccines for children and youth; Vaccine information for parents/caregivers; Vaccine safety; Common concerns; Myths and facts
Type: Resource Hub
Resource Description: This resource provides information about different types of vaccines available to children and youth, including concerns, myths and facts and evaluating immunization information on the internet. This resource provides educators with access to evidence-informed information about various diseases and vaccines.
Infectious Diseases
Author: Public Health Ontario
Grade/Audience: Teachers, Administrators
Topic: Infectious diseases; Vaccine-preventable diseases
Type: Resource Hub
Resource Description: This resource provides educators with evidence-informed information about Blood Borne Infections, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Respiratory diseases and immunizations for vaccine-preventable diseases.
Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections (STBBI) Prevention Guide
Author: Government of Canada
Grade/Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12, Teachers
Topic: Primary and secondary STBBI prevention; Risk factors; Vaccination
Type: Website/Guide
Resource Description: This website includes information about sexual health and guides for various Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections, including best practices for prevention and management. The guides provide educators with evidence-informed information to support students in understanding the impact of Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections (STBBIs) on an individual’s sexual health and the use of vaccinations as one option to care for their sexual health.
Vaccine Facts
Author: Ontario Medical Association (OMA)
Grade/Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Parent/Caregivers
Topic: Vaccine facts; The immune system; Safety; Allergies
Type: Website
Resource Description: This site contains facts and expert information about common viruses and vaccines. This resource provides educators with access to evidence-informed information about various viruses and facts about vaccines.
