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Immunization & Vaccines

Immunization programs are an important foundation of British Columbia’s health
system. Vaccines save lives and make it possible for British Columbians to live free of the illness and disability associated with many communicable diseases. They are also a sound fiscal investment as they reduce demand on the health system.

Prevnar®13 is now available and protects against 13 strains of pneumococcal disease

ImmunizeBC Booster Events for health professionals

Adult immunization

FAQ about immunization

Measles outbreak in BC

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

NEW INFORMATION: For Parents/Guardians of Grade 6 and 9 Girls Fraser Health: Vaccine Schedule Change

'Disease Scene Investigation' (DSI) Videos for kids


How Immunization Works Play video (6:15)	Meningitis C Play video (6:30)	Hepatitis B Play video (5:45)

What We Do

The BCCDC is responsible for the management of immunization program service delivery including planning, organizing, budgeting, supervising, coordinating, directing, monitoring and evaluating all new and existing programs.

This provincial program had an annual budget of approximately $48 million in the fiscal year 2009/2010 for the purchase of vaccines. The BCCDC’s Immunization Program, formed in the fall of 2006, works to manage these funds using evidence-based decisions with cost-effective measures.