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Ask a Scientist: Does it have to hurt? Transcript Q1: Does it have to hurt? No, it doesn’t have to hurt. We know that kids (just like you!) often get upset before and during vaccinations, and say that getting a needle is painful and scary. But it doesn’t have to be! Thankfully…

Infographic: The History of mRNA vaccines PDF version Long description 2020 Success! Vaccines tested, approved and distributed The history of mRNA Vaccines Today’s success with mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 comes from the decades of research that came before it. 2010s: Smarts…

Infographic: Why vaccinate? PDF version Long description Why vaccinate? Getting fully vaccinated is the best protection you can give yourself against the virus that causes COVID-19. The vaccine is like a training exercise for your immune system. It helps your body learn to…

The benefits of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 Watch the video The big question Should I consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19? The quick answer Yes, all eligible people in Canada should consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. By getting vaccinated, you are…

How does herd immunity work? Contagious diseases can be tricky. When someone gets sick (infected), they can pass the sickness on to others. And if the disease is highly contagious, then the sick person can infect many others—who can then go on to infect many more, and so on. The…

Infographic: What is mRNA? PDF version Long description What is mRNA? Messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) is a critical part of human biology Your body is using millions of tiny proteins for its regular functions right now , just to stay alive and healthy. And while your DNA plays…

COVID-19 vaccination and pregnancy Watch the video The big question Will the COVID-19 vaccine affect my fertility? The quick answer No. The current data and scientific studies indicate that the COVID-19 vaccines do not affect your ability to become pregnant or your ability to…

Infographic: Fertility, pregnancy & COVID-19 vaccines PDF version Long description Misinformation about vaccines and fertility has been rampant, and it’s one of the top concerns raised by many patients. But the research tells a different—and reassuring—story. The scientific…

UN Research Roadmap for the COVID-19 Recovery Partner Resources The UN Research Roadmap for the COVID-19 Recovery is the result of a major collaboration involving hundreds of individuals and organizations. We live in an interdependent world and the publication of the Roadmap is…

Launch of Operating Grant: COVID-19 Rapid Research Funding Opportunity (May 2020) The Government of Canada is pleased to announce the launch of a new rapid research funding opportunity to continue to mobilize science to fight COVID-19 . This funding opportunity is a partnership…