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Disability pension
Information on receiving monthly tax-free payments if you are an eligible War Service Veteran, Civilian, Royal Canadian Mounted Police member, Canadian Forces member or Veteran.
Public service group insurance benefit plans
Get information on group insurance benefit plans, which include health, dental, disability and life insurance plans. Learn about terms and conditions for eligibility, premiums, contributions and benefits.
Food guides and healthy eating
Canada’s food guides, tips for healthy eating and food safety. Nutrition for different ages and stages in life.
Food allergies and intolerances
Common food allergies and how to avoid a reaction. Food intolerances and celiac disease.
Nutrition science and research
How to assess and plan healthy diets. How Canada measures and reports on food security. Data on nutrient values.
Vaccination for children
Deciding to vaccinate, vaccine safety and side effects, when to vaccinate your child
Vaccination for adults
Why vaccination is important for adults, especially for travelers and adults 65 years and over
Vaccination and pregnancy
Vaccination for you and your baby before, during and after pregnancy
Your child’s vaccination schedule
Enter your province and child’s age to view their vaccination schedule
Travel vaccines
Recommended vaccines for travelers by destination
Vaccine preventable diseases
Serious diseases that vaccines prevent, their symptoms and possible complications
The flu shot
The flu shot is your best defence against the flu (influenza)
Information for First Nations and Inuit – Vaccines: how they protect children
About vaccines, how vaccines work, reasons to vaccinate, vaccine safety
Information for First Nations and Inuit – Vaccines: making sure kids get their vaccinations
When to vaccinate your child, where to vaccinate your child, keeping track of your child’s vaccinations
Drugs and medication
Drugs (legal and illegal), medicine (prescription), safe consumption, production, selling, licensing, regulations
Natural and non-prescription health products
Natural health products, associated guidelines and regulations
Licensing, authorizing and manufacturing drug and health products
Drug, medical device and natural health product licence applications, approvals, legal requirements
Inspecting and monitoring drug and health products
Drug and health product inspections, monitoring drug and health products
Buying and using drug and health products safely
Health product availability, importing, counterfeiting, prescription drug disposal, off-label veterinary drug use, buying drugs on-line, antibiotic resistance
Side effects, recalls and complaints
Submitting a drug or health product complaint, side effect database, report side effect, recalls, safety alerts
Helping you maintain and improve your health: drug and medical device highlights 2017
Learn about the new and innovative drugs and medical devices that have been approved for sale in Canada, risk communications that were published, and our other accomplishments in 2017.
Recalls and safety alerts
Recalls and safety alerts for consumer products, vehicles, food and health products.
Home safety
Testing for radon. Protection from fire. Safe use of chemicals and paints, window coverings, and water temperature.
Emergency preparedness
How to make emergency kits and plans. Prepare for extreme weather. Teach children how to cope in an emergency.
Public health notices
Updates on disease outbreaks and potential health risks to Canadians. How to protect yourself.
Violence and abuse
Preventing violence and abuse. How to get help if you are being abused. Funding for prevention programs.
Blood, organ and tissue donation
Get information on blood donation and how to become an organ and tissue donor. Also discover how the Government of Canada supports donation efforts.
Problematic substance use
Learn about substances that have the potential to cause harm, including illegal and prescription drugs and alcohol. Includes information on how to address issues related to problematic substance use.
Healthy pregnancy
Learn about genetic testing and screening, fertility treatments and how to become a sperm or egg donor. Also find helpful resources for a safe and healthy pregnancy.
Smoking, vaping and tobacco
Learn about vaping, tobacco products, effects of smoking, second-hand smoke, prevention and quitting.
Health and the environment
Learn about environmental factors affecting your health such as sun exposure, air quality, pests and pesticides, as well as safety tips for home and garden.
Childhood obesity
Find information about childhood obesity. Also learn how to encourage children to have healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle.
Infant care
Find safety information on baby slings, strollers, bottles and pacifiers. Also learn about infant nutrition.
Being active
Learn how to encourage children to be active and make active transportation a part of your lifestyle.
Health care services for First Nations and Inuit
Access the First Nations and Inuit home and community care program, health services and nursing care. Also find support for former students of Indian residential schools.
Non-insured health benefits for First Nations and Inuit
Learn about the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program and how to access it. Also search for important health-related resources, contact information and the Drug Benefit List.
Nutrition, food safety and Aboriginal health
Learn about food safety and the Nutrition North Canada program. Also find the Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide - First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
Mental health, addictions and Aboriginal health
Learn how to strengthen and maintain positive mental health and help prevent suicide in Aboriginal communities. Also access addiction treatment information and quit smoking tips.
Diseases, conditions and Aboriginal health
Get facts on diabetes, AIDS, the flu, tuberculosis and West Nile virus. Learn about symptoms, risks and programs to help Aboriginal Canadians prevent and manage illnesses.
Aboriginal family health
Find information on healthy pregnancy, child development and vaccinations. Also access programs to help First Nations and Inuit families improve their health.
First Nations and Inuit health reports
Find reports, publications, guides, fact sheets, videos and information kits.
Health cards
Discover information about health care card services and benefits. Find out how to apply for a health card in your province or territory.
Health care system
Find out about our health care system, including the role of provinces and territories. Also find information on the types of care available and coverage for pharmaceuticals.
Health services
Explore all the health-related services and benefits offered in Canada.
Funding
Access information on funding programs that help maintain and improve Canada's health care system. Also find grant and contribution funding opportunities.
Consultations
Find information on public consultations conducted by the government on health-related topics.
External Advisory Bodies
Find information about Health Canada's external advisory bodies.
Calendar of health promotion days
The calendar features health awareness days, weeks and months.
Health, support and casualty services
Health, wellness, casualty and spiritual services available to help and support CAF and their families.
Health research institutes
About the Canadian Institutes of Health Research's 13 virtual institutes and their unique areas of focus.
Centre of expertise: mental health in the workplace
Resources, tools and services to help improve and maintain mental health in the workplace.
Disability management in the federal public service
How to build a program to manage employee disability. How to handle cases and manage for wellness.
Duty to accommodate
Process for managers on how to accommodate special needs in the workplace.