Grant: Prize - IHDCYH Talks - Videos

This video submission, Vaccines: A First Nations Childhood Immunization Video for Expectant Parents, was co-created through a collaboration between the Applied Immunization (AIMM) Research Team at the University of Alberta and Maskwacis Health Services, which serves a large community of four Cree Nations in central Alberta. The purpose of the video is to offer education, motivation, and encouragement to expectant First Nations parents to support decision-making about childhood immunizations. The video aligns with IHDCYH’s mandate of promoting health and well-being among children and capacity building; specifically, by supporting families in obtaining evidence-based information about childhood immunization and disease prevention, and ensuring inclusion and diversity. This video discusses childhood immunization in a First Nations’ context, using imagery, language, and story-telling from members of the community. This innovative video is a valuable tool for promoting First Nations children’s health by empowering families to make informed decisions about their child’s immunization.