This is National Immunization Awareness Week. Dr. Shannon MacDonald from the University of Calgary Department of Pediatrics says the theme of the week is Boost Your Power Get Immunized.  She says it’s a good opportunity to remind people to check their children’s immunization records and make sure their children are up to date for all the recommended vaccinations that they’re scheduled for and also check their own records because there are recommended vaccinations for adults as well.

MacDonald says immunization protects individuals and communities by preventing the spread of disease.  She adds there is a free app called ImmunizeCA that provides you with access to and reminders of immunization schedules and it’s available at the App Store, Google Play and Blackberry World.  More information is available at www.immunize.ca.