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Vaccine Evaluation Centre

The Vaccine Evaluation Centre is a non-profit centre of excellence involved in independent research regarding:


  • Vaccine safety and effectiveness
  • Evaluation of new vaccines
  • Vaccine-preventable infections
  • Enhancement of public immunization programs
The Vaccine Evaluation Centre (VEC) was established in 1988, making it the first formal centre for independent vaccine research in Canada. The centre is separate from government and vaccine manufacturers and provides independent, expert, consumer-oriented vaccine evaluations to help health authorities select the best vaccines and immunization programs. High-quality vaccine research is the main goal of the Vaccine Evaluation Centre.
 

Why do we need a vaccine evaluation centre?


  • New technology allows vaccine invention to happen faster than ever before.
  • Assessing vaccine quality before public use is vitally important.
  • Canadian vaccine consumers expect high-quality evaluation of new vaccines. There are no short cuts: care, expertise and non-biased research are essential.
  • Long-term studies must be done.
  • Today’s successful immunization programs mean that parents today are unfamiliar with the diseases and their risks.
  • The Vaccine Evaluation Centre helps ensure that safe and effective vaccines are brought to the public.

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Reviewed 15 MAR 2010