Vaccine injections can be stressful for patients and support persons. The CARD system integrates the research evidence about what works into a practical way to use it. Use the CARD system to reduce distress and improve the experience for everyone! The CARD system is a way of performing needle procedures in a less painful, less scary and more comfortable way. Some key resources are provided below.
Resources for Vaccine Recipients and Support Persons
Use the C-A-R-D acronym to pick coping strategies to help make your next needle procedure a more positive one. Use the resources in this section to learn how to use CARD for your next needle procedure.
Videos to Learn About the CARD Acronym
CARD Game for Kids
School Vaccinations
Additional Info for Caregivers
Resources for Providers and Organizations
CARD includes a protocol (4E) for clinicians and organizations to help integrate evidence-based interventions into practice. Clinicians and organizations support patients and support persons coping choices and incorporate other evidence-based interventions.
Use the CARD toolkit to help you integrate CARD into your practice setting. All the resources in the toolkit and more are available at www.cardsystem.ca.