This is an educational resource. For any questions about STIs, birth control, consent, forms of contraception, the body, pregnancy, sexual activity, and/or 2S/LGBTQ+, you’re in the right place! This website helps instruct how to use different forms of contraception and where to get these products in the Yukon. This is a Government of Yukon website.

Contacts:

Email: bettertoknow@yukon.ca

Phone #: 867-393-7569 

Website: https://bettertoknow-yukon.ca/

This is an educational resource. The Government of Yukon’s Department of Health and Social Services publishes a report twice a year outlining the key reportable sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) in the Yukon. Check out the report below.

Contacts:

Website: https://open.yukon.ca/information/publications/sexually-transmitted-and-blood-borne-infection-surveillance-reports

This is an educational resource providing information about sexual health and rights. The two websites linked below are about “The Types of Sexually Transmitted Infections,” and “Safer Sex and Assessing Risk.” SHR provides easy-to-use information with drop-down definitions and explanations of STIs as well as methods to reduce the chances of getting or passing STIs. If you have more questions that were not answered through these websites - contact the SHR Access Line for factual, confidential, and non-judgmental support.

Contacts:

Access Line Call #: 1-888-642-2725

Access Line Text #: 613-800-6757

Email: info@actioncanadaSHR.org

Website: https://www.actioncanadashr.org/sexual-health-hub/types-sexually-transmitted-infections

Website: https://www.actioncanadashr.org/sexual-health-hub/safer-sex-and-assessing-risk

The Canadian Immunization Guide provides guidance on COVID-19 vaccines, covering vaccine types, administration protocols, and safety information. It includes recommendations for different populations, including children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals, along with potential side effects and contraindications.

Visit Health Canada’s COVID-19 Vaccines Resource Page for comprehensive, up-to-date information on COVID-19 vaccines, treatments, and regulatory guidance.

Contacts: 

Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/covid19-industry/drugs-vaccines-treatments/vaccines.html

The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at Poynter, established in 2015, supports global fact-checkers in promoting information integrity and combating misinformation. It connects over 170 fact-checking organizations worldwide, offering resources, training, and advocacy to foster accountability in journalism. IFCN emphasizes truth and transparency to help people navigate misinformation effectively.

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Website: https://www.poynter.org/ifcn/

This guide offers tips for effective partnerships between researchers and journalists, such as clear communication, trust-building, respecting expertise, aligning timelines, and being prepared for interviews. Following these guidelines helps ensure accurate and clear reporting of research findings.

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Article Link: https://journalistsresource.org/criminal-justice/partnership-journalist-researcher-9-tips/

This WHO resource emphasizes combating vaccine misinformation through clear, evidence-based communication. Key strategies include engaging communities, educating healthcare professionals, and collaborating with partners to spread accurate information and build public trust in vaccines.

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Website: https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/immunizing-the-public-against-misinformation

The Yukon Immunization Program provides evidence-based information on all vaccine products offered in the Yukon. Getting vaccinated can be stressful, and they understand you may have questions and concerns about immunization schedules, vaccine safety and the risk of disease. This is an online resource. 

Contacts:

Email: immunizationprogram@yukon.ca

Phone: 867-332-7612