Immune System

Resources

Storytime - Washing Your Hands

Read "My Hero is You" and learn about germs and the importance of washing your hands.

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Resources on Cancer

Medical staff distributing COVID-19 vaccines

What’s Special About the New COVID-19 Vaccines?

Learn about viruses, vaccines and why the new COVID-19 vaccines are innovative.

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Resources on Immunology

Resource page including articles and career profiles related to immunology.

Creating a Vaccine for COVID-19 in Canada

Learn how vaccines are developed, how they work and how some scientists in Canada are researching vaccines for COVID-19.

Herd Immunity: How Vaccines Protect the Most Vulnerable

What is herd immunity and how does it protect some of the most vulnerable people in our communities?

Immunity and Vaccination

Learn about the history of vaccines and how vaccines trigger an immune response that keep us from getting some dangerous diseases.

Organ Transplantation

Learn about organ transplantation - what it is, how it can save lives, how your immune system responds, and how the matching process works.

The Immune Response: A Cellular War

An inflammatory response is your body’s attempt to fight invaders. Learn how your body springs into action when attacked!

Biology Videos

Celiac Disease: When You Really Need to Stay Gluten-Free

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. Gluten triggers an immune system response, seriously affecting nutrition.

Why Do People Get Hangovers?

Why does drinking too much alcohol make people feel so bad? Read about four theories.

The Surprising Reason You Feel Awful When You're Sick

Viruses can make you feel awful! This article explains how feeling bad might be your immune system’s way of helping you heal.

The Immune Response

When you cut your finger, your immune system kicks in to protect you from pathogens.

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My Stem Cell Donation Story

In April 2016, Let’s Talk Science volunteer Daniel Tarade donated stem cells to help a person who needed a stem cell transplant to survive. Learn what stem cells are, how and why people donate, and what Daniel’s experience was like.