Every Shot Counts!
Now’s your shot to further protect vulnerable children, youth and families during the pandemic!
The Every Shot Counts campaign is aimed at providing Ontarians in the child welfare sector with the right education before vaccination. We know you’ve got questions and we’re here to support with credible, trusted answers and resources that help you make an informed choice about getting the COVID-19 vaccines.
Remember: With every shot, the people we serve are further protected! Visit the Every Shot Counts page to learn more and download campaign materials!
Vaccine Explainers
- Explaining COVID-19 [Unity Health Toronto]We know there are lots of questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. In this video, an emergency doctor at Unity Health Toronto answers common questions so you can make the best decision for yourself and your family.
- MAAD'OOKIING MSHKIKI — Sharing MedicineUnpacking biomedicine, traditional knowledges, and healing practices through oral storytelling and visualizations to support First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in making informed choices.
- COVID-19 Vaccination Information: Multi-Language [Women's College Hospital]The COVID-19 vaccine is the most effective way to protect yourself and others from getting the virus, in addition to wearing masks, washing hands and staying at least two metres away from others.
- Comparing vaccines: efficacy, safety and side effectsAs more and more Canadians become eligible for vaccination in what has become a crowded landscape of COVID-19 vaccines, many may wonder what to expect when they roll up their sleeves. This piece outlines background information, efficacy and safety details of each approved vaccine.
- @COVIDVaccineFactsAn Instagram account run by medical professionals that answer common questions about COVID vaccines.
- Every Shot Counts: Conversations with Black Health Care LeadersBlack health care leaders share their thoughts about the COVID-19 vaccine and why #EveryShotCounts.
- How the COVID-19 Vaccines WorkThis comic explains how COVID-19 vaccines work in a visual way.
- Guide to Getting VaxxedThis comic from University Health Network gives some tips about how to manage getting the COVID-19 vaccine if you are feeling nervous.
- How Did They Make the Vaccine So Fast?A comic from University Health Network that outlines how the COVID-19 was created so quickly.
- COVID-19 Vaccination Information for Kids & TeensThis page from Boston Children's Hospital has up-to-date information about the progress being made about COVID-19 vaccination for children.
- Busting Myths About the COVID-19 VaccineHolland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital provides a science-based overview of the COVID-19 vaccine that is intended to bust common myths that have been spreading online.
- COVID-19 and Vaccination in PregnancyThe basic protection against COVID-19 is the same for everyone, but it is even more important if you are pregnant. This resource provides information to help you make your decision.
- SOGC Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination and PregnancyThe Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada has released a statement on the COVID-19 and pregnancy in Canada.
For Youth
- @anna.blakneyDr. Anna Blakney is a scientist at UBC who is using TikTok to share information about vaccines and bioengineering.
- @COVIDVaccineFactsAn Instagram account run by medical professionals that answer common questions about COVID vaccines.
- @dr_faith_uwadiaeDr. Faith Uwadiae is using TikTok to share information about the body, the immune system, and the COVID-19 vaccine.
- @dr.nocDr. Noc is using TikTok to share information about the COVID-19 vaccine.
- @punjabikidshealthA bilingual Instagram account run by a medical doctor that includes information about COVID-19.
- How the COVID-19 Vaccines WorkThis comic explains how COVID-19 vaccines work in a visual way.
- Guide to Getting VaxxedThis comic from University Health Network gives some tips about how to manage getting the COVID-19 vaccine if you are feeling nervous.
- How Did They Make the Vaccine So Fast?A comic from University Health Network that outlines how the COVID-19 was created so quickly.
- COVID-19 Vaccination Information for Kids & TeensThis page from Boston Children's Hospital has up-to-date information about the progress being made about COVID-19 vaccination for children.
- COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered for KidsCBC Kids News has put together videos and text explaining the COVID-19 vaccine and answering kids' questions.