Immunization, Vaccine for Health Professionals
All adults aged 75 and older are eligible for the publicly funded
Changes to vaccine ordering and delivery
The new vaccine delivery schedule starts March 2
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Vaccine Order / Release
Order vaccines and review ordering requirements -
Responding to Vaccine Hesitancy
Best practices to follow when offering immunization to patients -
Report Adverse Events
Help monitor vaccine safety -
Tuberculin Skin Testing
Criteria for publicly funded tuberculin skin test (Tubersol) -
Cold Chain Requirements
How to pass a fridge inspection, handle a cold chain excursion, return vaccine guidelines and more general tips -
Medical Advisories and Memos
Stay current with the latest vaccine changes, shortages, health alerts and advisories -
Common Respiratory Illnesses Signage
Get downloadable posters and resources, including the Breathe Easy fact sheet and poster on preventing RSV in infants
Vaccine storage and handling guidelines
- Maintain a one-month supply of vaccine
- Review your average monthly usage of vaccine
- Avoid overcrowding of vaccine
- Rotate stock with every vaccine order
- Check vaccine expiry dates regularly
Vaccination guidance
Ontario Ministry of Health
- Vaccine resources for professionals
- Ontario's publicly funded immunization schedule for professionals
- Ontario's routine immunization schedule for patients
- Mpox (monkeypox) resources for health care professionals
- Seasonal Respiratory Pathogen Guide
- Universal Influenza Immunization Program
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) prevention programs
- COVID-19 Vaccine Program
Niagara Region
© Niagara Region - 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON, L2V 4T7 - Phone: 905-980-6000, Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215
