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CANVax
The Canadian Vaccination Evidence Resource and Exchange Centre (CANVax) is “an online database of curated resources to support immunization program planning and promotional activities to improve vaccine acceptance and uptake in Canada. Resources, products and tools are curated for the website's Canadian and international audiences.1)
Content
Notable resources linked from CANVax include:
- ScienceUpFirst - “Together Against Misinformation”2)
- Media Smarts - Check First. Share After.4)
Funding and Partnerships
CANVax was developed and funded by the Canadian Public Health Association. Additional partners are:
- Institut national de santé publique
- IWK Health Centre at Dalhousie University
CANVax is also a member of the Vaccine Safety Net, a network of websites that provides vaccine information that is deemed “reliable” by the World Health Organization (WHO).
1)
About CANVax. Retrieved December 10, 2021, from https://www.canvax.ca/about-canvax
3)
Collins, L., Ford, G., Haag, D., Janzen, S., Jiwa, S., Pederson, H., & Rayek, S. (2020, July). BC CDC COVID-19 Language Guide - Guidelines for inclusive language for written and digital content. BC Centre for Disease Control. http://www.bccdc.ca/Health-Info-Site/Documents/Language-guide.pdf