Toronto Public Health Plan for an Influenza Pandemic
January 2011
Toronto Public Health (TPH) is the lead health agency for pandemic influenza planning, preparedness and response in the City of Toronto. TPH responsibilities include surveillance and reporting, health risk assessment and communications, public health measures such as case and contact investigation and management, liaison with hospitals and other agencies, mass vaccinations and influenza assessment, treatment and referral centres, and for ensuring psychosocial supports.
The Toronto Public Health Plan for an Influenza Pandemic (TPHPIP) is an evolving document which outlines emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities specific to an influenza pandemic. It focuses on the activities of Toronto Public Health during such an event.
