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Communication-friendly Vaccination Resources

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Vaccinations

Do you have Aphasia and/or another communication disability?

March of Dimes Canada

and the Halton-Peel Community Aphasia Programs (H-PCAP) Halton Peel Community Aphasia Programs

have created resources to help you fully participate in your COVID-19 vaccine appointment.

Click here for a communication-friendly description of "What to Expect at your Vaccine Appointment" (PDF).

Here is an communication-friendly COVID-19 Pre-Vaccination Screening outline, a Vaccine Allergens chart, and a Letter to your Healthcare Provider who will give you your shot.

Click here for the COVID-19 Pre-Vaccination Screening (PDF).

Aphasia-friendly COVID-19 Vaccine Allergens Chart (PDF)

Click here for a Vaccine Allergens Chart (PDF)

Covid-19 vaccination letter to your healthcare provider (PDF)

Click here for the Letter to your Healthcare Provider Giving the COVID-19 Vaccine (PDF).

It is a good idea to:

Download and print the documents
Take them both with you to your COVID-19 vaccine appointment

Click here for an "I have Aphasia and/or Communication Disability" Wallet Card (PDF).

Click here for a "Yes/No" communication board (PDF) created by the Aphasia Institute

It is a good idea to:

Download and print the wallet card and/or "Yes/No" board
Take them with you to your vaccine appointment
Take them with you whenever you go out!