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Progress is being made everyday as more and more people get vaccinated. Vaccination is a strong tool in our fight against COVID-19. When combined with public health measures and personal preventive practices, it's much more impactful.

What being vaccinated against COVID-19 means for me. By getting vaccinated, you benefit from the protection you get against COVID-19 and the easing of restrictive measures in your community.

Pregnancy increases the risk of severe illness from COVID-19. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommends you get a complete series with an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Getting the COVID-19 vaccine can prevent serious illness, hospitalization and complications.

Vaccines are essential to help end the pandemic. It's important for everyone to get vaccinated against COVID-19 when it's their turn. Vaccines help lower your child's risk of infection. They work with the body's natural defenses to develop protection against a disease.

Canada has several systems in place to monitor the safety and effectiveness of vaccines starting in the early development stage and continuing for as long as the vaccines are in use. Get the facts. Visit Canada.ca/covid-vaccine to learn more.

Vaccination resources sheet: Engagement session on COVID-19 vaccines and public health measures. How to get vaccinated near you.

On this page you will find: Canada’s winning strategy, What’s happening in your community, What being vaccinated means for you, Other factors that change your risk level, Engaging with others, When the pandemic is over, COVID-19: Life after vaccination

As COVID-19 continues to circulate in Canada and more people are getting vaccinated, different public health measures (PHMs) may be required, based on the level of transmission and other key indicators outlined below. This interim guidance provides considerations for adjusting PHMs in the context of COVID-19 vaccination in Canada. Governments and public health authorities (PHAs) across the country need to plan for these adjustments, as vaccination coverage increases in the population, the number of new and active cases decreases, and as pressures on the healthcare system and public health ease.

While diseases can make anyone sick, some Canadians are more at risk of getting an infection and developing severe complications due to their health, social and economic circumstances. Organizations, staff and volunteers play an important role in helping to prevent these populations from getting or spreading the COVID-19 virus. Start by sharing simple things they can do to help keep themselves and others healthy, guide them to help if they develop any signs and symptoms and learn ways help care for sick clients recovering from COVID-19.

COVID-19 vaccine ingredients in the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and AstraZeneca vaccines.