This resource provides brief clinical evidence for health care providers to respond to parental concerns and improve client knowledge related to immunization.

Immunization Communication Tool - Quick Reference

Many parents have concerns about vaccine development, vaccine safety, immunization schedules, multiple injections and other issues related to why vaccines are important. The response to their concerns has a vital impact on their decisions related to immunization.

Parents trust their health care providers in regards to vaccine concerns and they are looking for up-to-date, credible information.  Answers to questions from a trusted health care provider helps to relieve parent anxiety about childhood immunization.
 
This resource was originally developed by Immunize BC. It has been adapted by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit and is being used with the permission of Immunize BC.