Vaccine

Whooping cough is also known as Pertussis, is a highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract.

Anyone of any age can get the hepatitis B vaccine. People of certain high risk categories are able to receive the provincially funded vaccine through our Health Unit.

Invasive pneumococcal disease is a sudden and serious illness caused by a bacteria called streptococcus pneumonia.

Tetanus is often known as “lockjaw”, and is spread by a bacteria. The bacteria lives in dirt, soil and dust. It may also be in human and animal stool (poop) and sometimes in animal saliva (spit).

Measles is a virus that’s very contagious. Most people recover from infection, but measles can have serious complications and lead to long-term health problems.

HPV is a very common virus that can cause many types of cancers, including cervical, penile, and anal cancer, and genital warts.