Vaccine

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 an infection that can cause a rash, fever and cough. It is caused by an infection with measles virus.

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

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.

Hepatitis B (Hep B) is an infection of the liver, caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV).