COVID-19 vaccines were developed quickly without skipping any safety steps thanks to advances in science, international collaboration and increased funding.
Only vaccines that are safe effective and of the highest quality are authorized by Health Canada. Canada is recognized around the world for its high standards and rigorous vaccine review process.
You may feel some mild side effects. It's a sign that your body is building protection and they should resolve within a few days on their own. Severe reactions to a vaccine are very rare.
The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines provide instructions for how to make a protein that will trigger an immune response. Your body then prepares antibodies and cells that help you fight the virus if it enters your body in the future.
Clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines have been taking place since the spring of 2020 and millions of people around the world have already been vaccinated.
Health Canada inspectors from the Consumer Product Safety Program (CPSP) enforce the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act and its associated regulations, as well as the Food and Drugs Act, Cosmetic Regulations.
The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, reporting requirement under Section 14, clearly defines industry's obligations, helps consumers to make informed choices about the products they purchase, and provides government with the tools to take action when necessary.
Health Canada closely monitors and responds to emerging ‘signals’ about the drugs and medical devices Canadians are using.
They order changes to drug labels, add new warnings, or advise when certain drugs should not be taken together.
Health Canada announced new measures to improve the safety, effectiveness and quality of medical devices. This comes after an investigation by CBC News and an international consortium of journalists.
This video is courtesy of CBC News : The National.
Drugs and medical devices that are not approved may also be available through our Special Access Programs.
The Special Access Program for medical devices provides access to custom-made or unlicensed devices.
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