Studies
CANVAS studies assess vaccine safety after the implementation of pandemic vaccine campaigns and provides a platform for other vaccine research studies
Since 2012, the network has extended its coverage into the general population including children to provide real time safety information to public health authorities.
Active Studies
COVID-19/FLU
The purpose of this study is to find out how often health problems occur after a COVID-19/Influenza vaccine
Avian Influenza
The purpose of this study is to find out how often health problems occur after an avian influenza vaccine. Stay tuned for results!
Study Results
INFLUENZA
Vaccine safety after pandemic vaccine campaigns such as H1N1 Influenza vaccine and seasonal Influenza vaccines
MENB
MenB safety surveillance studies conducted following immunization with Meningococcal Serogroup B vaccine
COVID
The purpose of this study is to find out how often health events occur after the primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine
MPox
The purpose of this study is to find out how often health events occur after an Imvamune (MPox) vaccine
FAQ
Why is this study being done?
The purpose of these studies is to find out how often health problems occur after a vaccination was given.
What will happen if I sign up?
After enrolling, you will be sent a survey(s) that will ask some personal information (age group, sex and gender), information on any past confirmed related illness and any new health events since the vaccine.
We want to know about any new health problems which prevent you or your child from going about regular daily activities and/or require you to seek medical care.
If you report a health problem which had you see a healthcare provider, we may call you to find out more about the details of the health problem.
What do I get by participating?
There is no direct benefit if you decide to take part in any of these studies, but the information that will be collected might help us better understand the safety of the vaccines.
How is my privacy and confidentiality protected?
Participant confidentiality and privacy is of the utmost importance to the study team.
If you decide to participate, your responses will be kept completely confidential. The study staff will keep all information that is learned about you, (or your child if you answer on behalf of your child), confidential.Â
Your name, email address, phone number and the name of the participant(s) (you and/or your child(ren)) will be kept on the secure server housed in Vancouver at the University of British Columbia. Only local study staff will have access to your email address, phone number, and name.Â
All data will be deleted from the REDCap database at the end of the study.
How come the survey link is not working on my device?
The most common cause for the survey link not working is anti-virus software (e.g. McAfee). You may need to temporarily turn off your anti-virus settings while on the survey website.
You can also try using a different device or different browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox).
Is there a deadline to sign up for the vaccine safety survey?
Vaccinated participants will need to register within 1 week of receiving their vaccine.
What do the control surveys have to do with the illness?
The control surveys are tracking health problems occurring in the community (background illness). We need to measure background illness to better measure any increase in illness that may happen in vaccinated people.
If similar rates of certain health problems are happening in the control group and vaccinated group, it is likely that the vaccines are not causing that health event.
Do I have to do these surveys?
This survey is not mandatory.Â
You do not have to enroll if you do not want to.