Immunization, Vaccine for Health Professionals
Don't Take the Risk this Season
Make a strong recommendation for your patients to get the flu shot
-
Vaccine order / release
Order vaccines and review ordering requirements -
Immunization Delivery during COVID-19
Guidance for providing routine immunizations during the pandemic -
Seasonal Influenza
Ordering information, recommendations and COVID-19 guidance -
Report Adverse Events
Help monitor vaccine safety -
Excursions and Returns
How to handle a cold chain excursion or return vaccine -
Medical Advisories and Memos
Stay current with the latest vaccine changes, shortages, health alerts and advisories -
Travel Resources
Resources for travelling abroad
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
Tdap Information for Midwives
- The Tdap is recommended with every pregnancy
- One adult lifetime booster with Tdap is publicly funded for adults over 18 years and older
- Advise your clients to see their primary care provider or go to a walk-in clinic to get a Tdap
Resources
- Order resources to support patients and clinical resources
- Vaccination requirements for children attending a licensed child care centre, home or school
- Answering parents' questions about HPV vaccine
- Order HPV posters and postcards for your clients
- School vaccinations for grade 7 students
- Publicly funded immunization schedules and fact sheets
- Canadian Immunization Guide
© Niagara Region - 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON, L2V 4T7 - Phone: 905-980-6000, Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215
