Vaccines | UNICEF Canada: For Every Child

Learn more about UNICEF’s work under the topic "Vaccines".

Protecting every child from vaccine-preventable disease

UNICEF’s latest State of the World’s Children Report states 1 in 5 children are unvaccinated, leaving them vulnerable to a range of vaccine-preventable diseases.

A girl wearing a blue dress looks directly at the camera, holding a bandage up to her recently vaccinated arm. She is smiling.

Stories of hope from 2022

To end the year with a note of gratitude, here are five stories of hope from around the world – showing us how one small intervention can impact the lives and futures of children.

A woman hold up a baby in her arms above her head, behind her are many trees.

A Historic Effort: Providing Ultra-Cold-Chain Freezers Around The World

Thomas Sorensen, Senior Manager in the Cold Chain Unit, UNICEF Supply Division, explains the work behind the scenes to roll-out the largest ultra-cold-chain deployment in history.

UCC freezers wait to be unwrapped after delivery.

Why We #GiveAVax: Stories from around the world

For many Canadians, we’ve been able to have our first – or second – dose of COVID-19 vaccine. But for people living in other countries, this is not their reality. Hear from people around the world about the importance of getting vaccinated – and why it matter for Canadians to #GiveAVax.

A UNICEF staff member watches as COVID-19 vaccines are unloaded from a plane.

Love My Neighbour: Providing Support to Countries In Need

COVID-19 isn’t over for any of us, until it’s over for all of us. That’s why Canadian faith communities are raising funds to help increase equitable access and delivery of COVID-19 vaccines through the Love My Neighbour campaign.

What You Need to Know Before, During and After Receiving a COVID-19 Vaccine

Tips for navigating the vaccination process.

Three female health workers give the 'v for vaccinated' sign outside a clinic in Nepal.

How to talk to your friends and family about COVID-19 vaccines

Tips for handling tough conversations with your loved ones.

A woman and her daughter talk outside their home.

India: Struggling for breath

Throughout India, COVID-19 cases continue to surge at unprecedented rates, with more than four new cases reported every second. This is how UNICEF is helping to control the spread and supply the fight against COVID-19.

COVID-19 patients are treated in a makeshift ward in India.

Everything You Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines

We answer the most common questions about COVID-19 vaccines.

A health worker gives the 'V for Vaccinated' sign at a hospital in Vietnam.

A ‘dry-run’ for COVID-19 vaccine delivery

A massive measles-rubella vaccination campaign provides vital protection for children – and encouraging signs for future roll-outs.

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