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National Immunization Awareness Week | April 26 – May 2, 2026

The Time is Now! Get Immunized.

National immunization awareness week logo. Red, blue, yellow person icons under an umbrella

Not so long ago, there was no way to protect yourself from diseases such as diphtheria, polio, meningitis, or measles. But vaccines changed that landscape. Rigorous testing and continuous safety monitoring provide overwhelming evidence not only that vaccines are safe and effective, but also that they are crucial tools for preventing serious illness and even death. Many diseases are now easily preventable through vaccination, and this has greatly improved our health outcomes.  

Disinformation, misinformation, mistrust in science and growing polarization are undermining public confidence in vaccines here in Canada. Hesitancy is increasing in some communities, and in certain regions, immunization rates are no longer high enough to prevent outbreaks. In 2025, Canada even lost its measles-elimination status. This is a stark reminder that we cannot take for granted decades of hard-earned progress in vaccine confidence and coverage, as it has the possibility of being reversed overnight.  

This is not the time to turn back the clock on life-saving innovation.  

The time is now – to reaffirm trust in the remarkable benefits of vaccines; to continue to rely on the clear evidence of vaccines’ safety and effectiveness; to counter dis- and misinformation; to stay informed; and to keep up to date with our immunizations.     

Immunize Canada invites everyone to stand up for vaccines this National Immunization Awareness Week!

Visit the Manitoba Health website for information on Routine Immunization Schedules and vaccine eligibility criteria for publicly funded vaccines offered in Manitoba. 

In Prairie Mountain Health, you can receive immunizations by contacting your local Public Health Office, Nurse Practitioner, medical clinic or pharmacist.

Information from National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW): National Immunization Awareness Week website https://immunize.ca/niaw  

Manitoba Health website Immunization (Vaccination) | Health | Province of Manitoba