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New: ALL Hepatitis B Vaccine Ordering Moved to TPH’s Online Ordering System

Archived News & Updates - 2023

Date	Content
June 2, 2023	New: ALL Hepatitis B Vaccine Ordering Moved to TPH’s Online Ordering System
May 25, 2023	New: Detection of ceftriaxone non-susceptible Neisseria gonorrheae in Ontario Alert: Increased Invasive Group A Streptococcal Disease (iGAS) in Ontario
May 9, 2023	New: The WHO Ends its Global Emergency for COVID-19 New: TPH is Returning to the Pri-Med Conference this May Update: Lyme Disease 2023
April 26, 2023	Alert: Measles Case Confirmed in Toronto Update: Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine is available at City-run Clinics without a Referral
April 6, 2023	New: Spring Booster Campaign – Updates to COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance
March 31, 2023	New: Second Vaccination Reminder Letters to Grades 1 and 2 Students in Toronto New: Ontario Guidelines for Providers Offering HIV Testing Correction: Shigella Lab Testing
March 17, 2023	New: Mpox in 2023 – Information for Clinicians New: Extensively Drug-Resistant Shigellosis
March 10, 2023	New: PHOL Testing Algorithm for Lyme Disease Update: Sufficient Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Supply for Individuals 6 Months to Under 5 Years Old New: Gay Men’s Sexual Health Alliance Resources for Clinicians
February 24, 2023	New: Toronto’s Population Health Profile New: Measles Case Confirmed in Toronto New: Sickle Cell Disease Quality Standard New: ServiceOntario Virtual Appointments for Health Care Renewal for Special Populations Register: OHTN Health HIVe’s Virtual Session – Mpox: Vaccine Efficacy and Shifts in Presentation and Epidemiology
February 1, 2023	Reminder: Eligible Patients Should Receive a Full Two Dose MPOX Vaccine Series
January 27, 2023	New: NACI Guidance on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses: Initial considerations for 2023 New: US CDC and FDA Surveillance System Flags Possible Safety Signal Between Pfizer’s Bivalent Vaccine and Ischemic Strokes. Health Canada has not observed an elevated risk or any signals
January 20, 2023	New: Vaccination Reminder Letters to High School Students in Toronto
January 13, 2022	Update: Post-COVID-19 Condition: Guidance for Primary Care New: Digital Health Support for Paxlovid

Archived News & Updates - 2022

Date	Content
December 21, 2022	Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses in Children 5-11 Years of Age Update: Toronto CACs Assessing Patients with COVID-19, Cold and Influenza-Like Illness Symptoms
December 16, 2022	New: Paxlovid Recommendations & Access Reminder: OGPMSS Holiday Schedule New: Invasive Group A Strep (iGAS) Increase in Children in the UK Update: Evusheld Recommendations New: OCFP Collated Respiratory Illness Resources for Health Care Providers & Patients
December 2, 2022	New: Expanded Access to Influenza Antiviral Oseltamivir Update: Respiratory Virus Surge Among Children Update: Management of Cases and Contacts of COVID-19 in Ontario
November 25, 2022	New: Integrated Respiratory Diseases Dashboard for Toronto Update: Influenza Vaccine Supply Update: MPX Case and Contact Recommendations New: Salmonella Newport Associated with Travel to Mexico
November 10, 2022	New: Memo to Primary Care – Supports for a Challenging Fall Season Update: Influenza Messaging & Vaccination Efforts New: Monovalent Pfizer-BioNTech (3mcg) for Children 6 months – 4 years New: Co-Administration of COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines: Utilization of H-Codes
November 3, 2022	Update: Monkeypox Self-Isolation Guidance Update: Reportable Diseases of Public Health Significance COVID-19 Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians – Managing Influenza Illness this Fall
October 26, 2022	New: TPH Launches Online Booking for Influenza Vaccine Clinics New: Vaccination Reminder Letters to Grade 1 and 2 Students in Toronto
October 14, 2022	Update: 2022/23 Influenza Season – Lab-Confirmed Cases in Toronto Ask an expert: What advice should health care providers be giving patients about COVID-19 boosters? Update: Monkeypox Vaccine Expanded Eligibility Update: Botulism Guide for Health Care Professionals Update: COVID-19 Resources for Health Care Providers
October 7, 2022	New: Rowan’s Law: Information for Health Care Providers Update: Evusheld Expanded Eligibility and Access Update: Expanded Access to Meningococcal Vaccine for Toronto Adults Update: COVID-19 Guidance – Long-Term Care Homes, Retirement Homes and Other Congregate Living Settings
September 23, 2022	Update: Human Papillomavirus, Hepatitis B & Meningococcal School-Based Vaccinations Update: Hepatitis B Vaccine Catch-up Schedules for Adolescents Update: Hepatitis B Vaccine Schedule for Dialysis Patients New: Pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 6 months to Under 5 Years of Age Update: VaxFacts Service Expansion New: Acute Severe Hepatitis of Unknown Origin – Rescinded CMOH Order
September 16, 2022	Update: TPH & Kindercare Pediatrics Hosting Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Children Ages 6 months to Under 5 Years New: Extension of COVID-19 Sessional Fee Codes (H409/H410)
September 13, 2022	New: Moderna Spikevax® Bivalent (50mcg) COVID-19 Vaccine & Fall Booster Dose Recommendations
September 7, 2022	New: Aconitine Poisoning in York Region New: Recording of “Vaccinating Children 6 Months to Under 5 Years Old with COVID-19 Vaccine” Now Available New: Ontario’s Universal Influenza Immunization Program – 2022/2023
September 2, 2022	New: First COVID-19 Booster Doses for Children 5-11 (Pfizer-BioNTech)
August 25, 2022	New: Meningococcal C Outbreak in Toronto Update: Monkeypox Vaccine (Imvamune®) Eligibility Expansion Update: TPH & Kindercare Pediatrics Hosting Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Children Ages 6 Months to Under 5 Years New: Ministry of Health COVID-19 Vaccines Information Sheet for Health Care Providers
August 18, 2022	Reminder: Register Now for “Vaccinating Children 6 Months to Under 5 Years Old with COVID-19 Vaccine” New: SickKids Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Pediatric Patients in the Greater Toronto Area who have Specialized Needs New: TPH & Kindercare Pediatrics Hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Children Ages 6 Months to Under 5 Years New: Confirmed Vaccine-derived Poliovirus-type 2 Case in the US
August 15, 2022	New: Register Now for “Vaccinating Children 6 Months to Under 5 Years Old with COVID-19 Vaccine”
August 9, 2022	New: Human Parechovirus Infections in Neonates & Young Infants in the United States Update: West Nile Virus 2022 New: Ontario Health Testing and Management of Monkeypox: Information for Primary Care Providers New: COVID-19 Vaccination Tools for Health Care Providers
August 5, 2022	Update: Monkeypox Guidance for Health Care Providers New: Expanded Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccine Second Booster Doses Update: COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 6 months to Under 5 Years of Age
July 29, 2022	Update: COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 6 months to under 5 years of age New: Pharmacy Professionals & COVID-19 Vaccination
July 21, 2022	New: COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 6 months to 5 years of age New: Imvamune Vaccine Not Required for Health Care Workers
July 19, 2022	New: Input Requested RE: Vaccinating Children 6 months to 5 years with COVID-19 Vaccine – Virtual Event for Health Care Providers
July 15, 2022	New: COVID-19 Vaccine 2nd Booster Dose Recommendations Update: Monkeypox Information for Health Professionals Reminder: Maintaining Vaccine Cold Chain during a Power Outage
July 8, 2022	Update: Monkeypox Information for Health Professionals Update: HPV, Hep B & Meningococcal vaccines for Grades 7 to 12 Students Update: 2022 Ontario Publicly Funded Immunization Schedules Now Available
June 24, 2022	Update: Monkeypox Information for Health Professionals Update: Lyme Disease 2022 New: COVID-19 Vaccine Survey of Parents/Guardians with Children Under 5 years of Age
June 17, 2022	Update: Monkeypox Information for Health Care Providers Update: Monkeypox Educational Webinar for Health Care Providers New: COVID-19 Community of Practice for Family Physicians – COVID-19 & Monkeypox New: COVID-19 Vaccination Tool Kit for Health Care Providers
June 10, 2022	New: Monkeypox Educational Webinar for Health Care Providers Update: COVID-19 Masking Requirements Update: IPAC Guidance in the Clinical Office Practice in Light of Changing COVID-19 Community Incidence Update: Medical Exemptions to COVID-19 Vaccination New: Return to Work Post-COVID Infection – Guidance for Healthcare Providers
June 1, 2022	Update: Monkeypox Information for Health Professionals
May 21, 2022	Alert: Monkeypox Investigation in Toronto Update: Hospital Reporting of Severe Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Origin in Children Update: Recombivax HB® Hepatitis B Vaccine for Renal Dosing Available to Order from Ontario Government Pharmacy New: COVID-19 vaccination in your office – Opportunity to Receive Initiation Support from TPH
May 13, 2022	New: Evusheld Information for Health Care Providers New: Refugee HealthLine – Request for Health Care Providers to Provide Transitional Care for Refugees New: Paxlovid Prescribing for Patients on Direct Oral Anticoagulants New: Public Health Agency of Canada Webcast – Needle Fear, Pain and Vaccines: Introduction to the CARD System as a Framework for Vaccination Delivery
May 6, 2022	New: Community of Practice Series – Infection Prevention and Control in Primary Care New: Hospital Reporting of Severe Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Origin in Children Update: Ministry of Health COVID-19 Documents
April 29, 2022	Reminder: COVID-19 Vaccination in Primary Care Updated Needs Assessment Update: Influenza 2021/2022 Season New: Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Origin in Children New: Health Care Provider Tools for Prescribing Paxlovid New: Paxlovid & Evusheld Townhall Update: PHO COVID-19 IPAC Measures New: Health Connect Ontario replacing Telehealth Ontario Update: Ministry Documents
April 22, 2022	Request: COVID-19 Vaccination in Primary Care Updated Needs Assessment Update: Novavax Available for Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics New: CME Accredited Syphilis Webinar for Health Care Providers New: Tdap Publicly Funded in Ontario for Every Pregnancy Update: Ministry Documents
April 14, 2022	New: Novavax Nuvaxovid COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Expanded Access to COVID-19 Antiviral Treatment New: All about Paxlovid Webinar for Ontario Family Physicians Update: Ministry Documents
April 7, 2022	New: Ontario Expanding Fourth-Dose (second booster dose) COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Reminder: Requesting Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in Primary Care Settings New: TPH Offering School-based Vaccines for Grade 7 to 12 Students at School Clinics New: Ukrainians Fleeing War: Early Assessment Considerations for Primary Care Providers Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Consult Service for Individuals who are Pregnant, Breastfeeding or Planning to Conceive Update: Ministry Documents
March 18, 2022	New: Outpatient Therapies for COVID-19 Update: Ministry of Health COVID-19 Documents
March 7, 2022	Reminder: Aggregate Primary Care Vaccination Report Update: Eligible People May Receive School-Based Vaccinations at City-Run COVID-19 Immunization Clinics
February 25, 2022	New: Access to COVID-19 Remote Care Monitoring Update: Toronto COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Reminder: COVID-19 Primary Care Community of Practice Groups Update: Ministry of Health COVID-19 Documents
February 11, 2022	New: Imported Case of a Rabid Dog in Toronto Reminder: Increase Vaccine Coverage among Children 5-11 Years of Age Update: Recommended Interval to Receive a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose Post COVID-19 Infection Update: Resuming Non-Urgent and Non-Emergent Care Update: Ministry of Health COVID-19 Documents
February 4, 2022	New: Sexually Transmitted and Blood-borne Infections: Guides for Health Professionals Update: The Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table Projections New: COVID-19 Resources for Patients Update: Ministry of Health COVID-19 Documents
January 28, 2022	Update: Adult Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty Vaccine Inventory Update: N95 Respirator (Mask) Fit Testing Locations New: City of Toronto Vaccination Clinics Welcoming Walk-ins New: COVID-19 Reporting of Deaths Update: COVID-19 Resource for Pregnant or Breastfeeding IndividualsUpdate: Ministry of Health COVID-19 Documents
January 21, 2022	New: COVID-19 Clinical Assessment Centres Reminder: Eligibility Criteria for Fourth Dose Booster for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised New: Benefits of the Moderna Spikevax mRNA Vaccine for People Age 30 and over Update: Ministry of Health COVID-19 Documents
January 15, 2022	Update: Recommended COVID-19 Vaccine Interval for Children 5-11 Update: Ministry of Health COVID-19 Documents Update: COVID-19 Vaccine for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised Individuals Update: Medical Exemptions to COVID-19 Vaccination
January 11, 2022	Update: Viral Vector COVID-19 Vaccine Availability at a Toronto City-run Immunization Clinic Update: Post COVID-19 Infection & Vaccine Administration
January 7, 2022	Update: Ministry of Health COVID-19 Documents Update: Ministry of Long-Term Care Memo New: Prioritization of Booster Vaccines in Pregnancy Update: Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine (30 mcg) Supply Update: Submitting Medical Exemptions to COVID-19 Vaccination for Documentation in COVaxON Reminder & Update: COVID-19 Vaccine for Immunocompromised Individuals
January 4, 2022	Update: New Shifts for Physicians at City-Run COVID-19 Immunization Clinics in January and February 2022

Archived News & Updates - 2021

Date	Content
December 31, 2021	Update: COVID-19 Testing and Isolation Guidelines New: Documenting Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Half Dose Boosters in COVax_ON New: N95 Mask Fit Testing for Primary Care Providers and Community Healthcare Workers in Toronto Update: Ordering N95 Masks – Model 3M 1870+
December 22, 2021	Update: Call for Physicians to Staff Additional Shifts at City-Run COVID-19 Immunization Clinics in December/January Update: Revised Ministry of Health Directives for Hospitals, Long-Term Care Homes, Ambulance Services, and Health Care Providers Update: Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine-First Approach to Vaccination for Individuals Aged 30 and Older Update: Updated Case and Contact Management for All COVID-19 Cases: Omicron Surge
December 18, 2021	New: Request from Chief Medical Officer of Health to Primary Care Providers to Focus Efforts on COVID-19 Vaccination New: How to Support the Toronto COVID-19 Vaccination Effort Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose Recommendations – Expansion of Booster Dose Eligibility and Shortened Interval Update: Interim IPAC Recommendations for Use of Personal Protective Equipment for Care of Individuals with Suspect or Confirmed COVID-19, and Webinar for Long-Term Care & Retirement Homes Update: Revised Chief Medical Officer of Health Directives Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sheet
December 10, 2021	New: Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) Viral Vector COVID-19 Vaccine Availability New: Omicron Evidence Brief Update: Actions to Enhance Response to Omicron Variant Update: Ministry of Health Updates COVID-19 Screening Tool for Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Homes
December 3, 2021	New: First COVID-19 Cases Confirmed with the Omicron Variant Identified in Toronto Update: Pfizer-BioNTech (30 µg) and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Lot Expiration Extension New: COVID-19 Vaccination in Children e-Learning Module Reminder: Ordering School-Based Vaccines in Primary Care Reminder: Mild Symptoms in Fully Vaccinated Individuals may be due to COVID-19 Infection New: Team Toronto Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Screening Form Update: Expanded Third Dose Eligibility, and Re-Vaccination against COVID-19 for Some Immunocompromised Individuals Update: Ministry COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance Documents Updated
November 26, 2021	Alert: Lead Toxicity from Ayurvedic Medicine Update: Updates to COVID-19 Vaccine Resources and Guidance from the Ministry of Health Update: Recording of Toronto Public Health’s “Vaccinating Children 5-11 Years Old with COVID-19 Vaccine” has been Posted Update: Booking a COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment using the Provincial Booking System at City-run or Toronto East Health Partner Clinics Update: Ordering and Handling of Pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Vials New: Thank You and Best Wishes to Dr. Navarro
November 22, 2021	Update: Ministry of Health Guidance for Pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (10 µg) Update: Booking COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments at City-run Clinics Begins on November 23
November 19, 2021	Update: COVID-19 Vaccination Plan for 5 to 11 Year Olds Reminder: Third Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine for People who are Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Updates New: PPE Auditing Resources from Public Health Ontario
November 12, 2021	Update: Register Now for “Vaccinating Children 5-11 Years Old with COVID-19 Vaccine” New: Ministry of Health Update: COVID-19 Provincial Testing and Clearance Guidance
November 3, 2021	Update: NACI and Ministry of Health Recommendations for Third Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines Update: Parent Resources and Planning Survey for COVID-19 Vaccination of Children Aged 5-11 Update: School Immunization Program at City-run Immunization Clinics Ended October 31, 2021
October 27, 2021	Update: COVID-19 Vaccine for those who are Pregnant, Breastfeeding, or Planning a Pregnancy Update: NACI Updates on mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Allergies and Optimal Interval between mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
October 22, 2021	Update: Expanded Eligibility of COVID-19 Vaccine for People 65 Years of Age and Older Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose Recommendations – Patients May Bring Proof of Prescription/Medication to Vaccine Clinics Update: Options for Getting Patients Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Update: Ministry of Health Updates: COVID-19 Guidance for Primary Care Providers in a Community Setting, COVID-19 Vaccine Administration, and Guidance for Routine Immunization Services During COVID-19
October 15, 2021	Update: Guidance for Case, Contact, and Outbreak Management for Fully Vaccinated and Previously Positive Individuals Reminder: Balancing In-Person and Virtual Care in Clinical Practice
October 8, 2021	New: OCEAN Users May Report AEFIs to TPH Using this Platform Update: One-Week Delay of Flu Vaccine Shipments to Toronto Health Care Providers New: SickKids COVID-19 Vaccine Consult Service New: Respiratory Health Forum 2021: How to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Your Primary Care Practice Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose Recommendations New: Resources for the Assessment of Colds and Influenza-Like Illnesses (ILI)
October 1, 2021	New: Preparation for COVID-19 Vaccination of 5-11 Year Olds Update: NACI Statement on COVID-19 Vaccines and Co-administration New: Ontario Recommends Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for People 18-24 Years Old Update: Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Long-Term Care Homes Staff
September 23, 2021	Update: Implementation of the 2021-22 Universal Influenza Immunization Program (UIIP) Update: Referrals for Administration of AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Expanded Eligibility for Third Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Sample Statement of Medical Exemption to COVID-19 Vaccine
September 17, 2021	Update:Changes to the Aggregate Primary Care Vaccination Report Update: Definition for COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status Update: Guidance for Individuals Vaccinated Outside of Ontario or Canada New: Guidance for the Evaluation of Medical Exemptions to COVID-19 Vaccination Update: Updated Ministry of Health Guidance Documents New: Ontario Science Table Brief on COVID-19 in Pregnant Individuals
September 10, 2021	Update: Referral Letter or Referral Form equired for Third Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines
September 3, 2021	New: Eligible Students May Receive School-Based Vaccinations at City-run COVID-19 Immunization Clinics Update: Extension of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Expiration Dates New: Ontario to Require Proof of Vacination against COVID-19 in Select Settings New: Summary of Infection Prevention and Control Key Principles and Best Practices for Clinical Office Practice
August 30, 2021	Update: Referral Process for Third Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Unused COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Update: Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Everyone 12 Years Old and Older Update: Ministry of Health Updates to Screening and Self-Assessment Tools for Various Settings and Reference Document for Symptoms
August 20, 2021	Update: Expanded Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility for Youth Born in 2009 New: SickKids Hospital COVID-19 Vaccine Services for Youth 12-17 Years Old New: Third Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines Reminder: Let’s Get Closer to 100% COVID-19 Vaccination Update: Reporting Vaccine Administration Deviations or Errors Update: CDC Strengthens its Recommendation that Pregnant and Breastfeeding People be Vaccinated Against COVID-19 New: Mandatory Vaccination Policies in High-Risk Settings in Ontario
August 13, 2021	Update: Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 Case and Contact Management Guidelines Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Billing Codes Reminder: Primary Care Providers and General Pediatricians: Please Complete TPH’s COVID-19 Vaccine Planning Survey
August 6, 2021	New: COVID-19 Vaccine Planning Survey
July 30, 2021	Update: Toronto Primary Care COVID-19 Vaccine Program Now Expanding, Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Available Update: 2021 Guidelines on Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screening Update: Reports of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) following AstraZeneca and Janssen COVID-19 Vaccines Update: Primary Care Practice Resources and OCFP Community of Practice Webinar RE: Increasing In-Person Visits and COVID-19 Reminder: COVID-19 Vaccine Billing Codes for Primary Care Update: Ontario Ministry of Health Vaccine Hesitancy Resources
July 24, 2021	New: Launch of Action IPAC Series Update: Changes to the Ontario Publicly Funded Rotavirus Immunization Program Update: New and Updated COVID-19 Resources for Health Care Providers Update: Walk-in vaccinations are available from noon to 7 p.m. for anyone 12 years of age and older at all nine City-run COVID-19 immunization clinics
July 16, 2021	Update: Long-Term Care Home COVID-19 Updates: Changes to Directive #3, and the Requirement for Repeated Surveillance Testing Update: COVax_ON Aggregate Primary Care Vaccination Report
July 9, 2021	Update: Interim Guidance on the Identification and Management of mRNA-vaccine Induced Myocarditis and Pericarditis in Youth New: Primary Care Resource for Building Confidence in Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Eligibility for Second Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Expanded to Everyone Aged 12 and Older
July 2, 2021	Update: NACI Provides Updated Guidance Regarding Very Rare Cases of Myocarditis/Pericarditis Following mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination New: COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Errors and Deviations Guidance New: Decision Making Tool for Vaccination in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding New: Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Health Care Providers and Patients
June 25, 2021	New: Ontario Health Providing an Aggregate Primary Care Vaccination Report Update: Changes to the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Product Monograph and Incoming Shipments New: COVID-19 Vaccine Data Entry for Doses Given Outside Ontario New: Q&A for Health Care Providers on Mixed COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Schedules Update: City-run COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Administering Moderna Vaccine New: Downloading COVID-19 Vaccine Receipts
June 18, 2021	Update: Interchangeability Recommendation for Second Doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine
June 17, 2021	Update: Accelerated Second Dose for People Who Received a First Dose of AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD Vaccine Update: Reports of Myocarditis/Pericarditis after COVID-19 Vaccination FAQ for Health Care Providers Reminder: Animal Exposures and Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
June 11, 2021	Update: Expansion of Eligibility for Accelerated Second Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines New: COVID-19 Vaccine Series Second Dose Eligibility Quick Reference Guide Update: AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD COVID-19 Vaccine Second Dose Q&A for Health Care Providers New: COVID-19 Vaccine Learning Modules and Education Series for Health Care Providers Update: Vaccine Storage and Handling Guide for Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines
June 4, 2021	Reminder: Safe Injection Practices New: Syncopal Episodes at COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinics New: Interchangeability of COVID-19 Vaccines: NACI Recommendations and Ontario Ministry of Health Guidance New: Myocarditis/ Pericarditis Following mRNA Vaccine Update: Extension of Expiration Date of Specific Lots of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Criteria Expanded for First and Second Doses New: Resources for Youth Vaccinations Update: Pan-Canadian Vaccine Injury Support Program
May 22, 2021	Update: Ontario Proceeding with Second Dose of AstraZeneca Vaccine for those who Received their First Dose from March 10 to 19, 2021 Reminder: COVID-19 Vaccine Recommended for Breastfeeding and Pregnant People Update: Expanded Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccines to People 18 Years of Age and Older New: NACI Recommends Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for 12-18 Year-Olds and Expanded Vaccine Eligibility Update: Ministry of Health Updates to Directive #3 for Long-Term Care Homes
May 12, 2021	Update: Ontario Pausing Rollout of AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD Vaccine Update: Awareness of Vaccine-Induced Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia (VITT) in Ontario New: Simultaneous Administration of COVID-19 Vaccines with other Vaccines Update: Expanded Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccines Update: Highest Priority Health Care Workers Eligible to Receive Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Earlier than 16 Weeks New: Interim Guidance for Case and Contact Management of Fully Vaccinated Individuals Update: Guidance for the Management of Cases and Contacts of COVID-19
May 4, 2021	Update: Updated NACI Statement on COVID-19 Vaccines Update: COVID-19 Vaccination for Toronto Residents without OHIP Cards New: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) Webinar on COVID-19 Vaccines for Healthcare Providers New: COVID-19 Directive #2: Questions and Answers
April 23, 2021	Reminder: Scale Back of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Case Management Program New: Pregnant People Now Eligible for Vaccination as a Phase 2 Priority Population New: Vaccination of People with Highest Risk Health Conditions Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccination in Phase 2 New: Centre for Effective Practice has Published New Resources for COVID-19 Vaccines Reminder: Call for Toronto Primary Care Providers to Join AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD COVID-19 Vaccine Program Expansion New: COVID-19 Specialist Consultations Available through Ontario eConsult Service Reminder: Report Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFIs) and COVID-19 Infections Separately Update: Individuals 40 Years of Age or Older are Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccination with AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD Update: Ministry of Health Updates to Directives #3 and #5 for Hospitals and Long-Term Care Homes
April 6, 2021	Update: AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD Vaccine Roll-out in Toronto New: City of Toronto’s Vaccine Equity Transportation Plan Update: Coordination of COVID-19 Vaccinations for Homebound Individuals in Toronto Update: Extended Deadline for Call for Physician Immunizers at City of Toronto Mass Immunization Clinics
April 1, 2021	Update: Update on the Use of the AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD Vaccine New: Rationale for Extended COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Intervals and Limited Exceptions New: Best Practices for Managing COVID-19 Outbreaks in Acute Care Settings New: COVID-19 Reportable Disease Notification Form
March 26, 2021	New: Call for Physician Immunizers at City of Toronto Mass Immunization Clinics Update: Expanded COVID-19 Eligibility for People 70 years of Age and Older at Toronto Mass Immunization Clinics Revised Update: Allergy Referrals for the COVID-19 Vaccine
March 23, 2021	Update: Vaccination Strategies for Homebound Persons in Toronto Update: Expanded COVID-19 Eligibility for 75+ Year Olds and Phase 1 High Priority Health Care Workers New: Prioritization of Phase 2 Populations for COVID-19 Vaccination Update: Expanded COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility for 60+ Year Olds in AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD COVID-19 Vaccine Pilots in Toronto Update: Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccination for Patients with Allergies
March 16, 2021	New: AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD Pilots Begin in Toronto New: Vaccine Roll-out to Adults Receiving Chronic Home Care New: Launch of City of Toronto Mass Immunization Clinics for those Aged 80+ and Provincial COVID-19 Vaccine Booking System Update: Delayed Local Reactions Due to COVID-19 Vaccinations with Moderna New: AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine and Adverse Events Following Immunization
March 8, 2021	Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Registration for “Highest” and “Very High” Priority Healthcare Workers with an “M” Postal Code Home or Primary Practice Address New: AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson Vaccines Approved for Use in Canada New: NACI Rapid Response: Exteded Dose Intervals for COVID-19 Vaccines to Optimize Early Vaccine Rollout and Population Protection in Canada
February 19, 2021	New: Coordination between TPH and Toronto Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) for Primary Care Delivery of COVID-19 Vaccines New: COVID-19: Guidance for Prioritizing Health Care Workers for COVID-19 Vaccination New: Ministry of Health Interim Guidance on COVID-19 Variants of Concern Update: Changes to TPH’s Student and Staff Screening Tool for Schools Update: Early Abilities Preschool Speech and Language Program Online Registration Form Updated
January 25, 2021	Update: Resolved – Shortage of Bicillin® L-A for Syphilis Treatment New: Health Professionals Website Updated with COVID-19 Vaccine Information New: Vaccine Distribution to Community Health Professionals to Begin in Phase 2 New: Evidence of Consultation for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine at TPH Vaccine Clinics New: Ministry of Health Guidance Document for COVID-19 Immunization in Long-term Care and Retirement Homes Reminder: Public Health Management of Asymptomatic Positive Cases of COVID-19 Update: The Ontario Ministry of Health has Published Updates to the Ontario Publicly Funded Immunization Schedules

Archived News & Updates - 2020

Date	Content
December 17, 2020	New: COVID-19 vaccine authorized for use in Canada New: Adverse Events following Immunization (AEFI) reporting form New: COVID-19 vaccine authorized for use in Canada New: Adverse Events following Immunization (AEFI) reporting form Update: FluLaval Tetra lots removed from quarantine New: Government of Canada announces no-fault vaccine injury program for vaccines FluLaval Tetra lots removed from quarantine New: Government of Canada announces no-fault vaccine injury program for vaccines
December 9, 2020	Alert: Quarantine FluLaval Tetra, lot # KX9F7 & #J442P Update: Changes to COVID-19 K-12 Student and Child Care Screening Tools New: The Province has Procured Additional Quadrivalent Vaccines in Addition and Flumist® by Nasal Spray is Also Now Available New: Shortage of Specimen Collection Kits for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhea Testing Update: Shortage of Bicillin® L-A for Syphilis Treatment Update: Shortage of Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment Continues
December 9, 2020	Update: Grade 7/8 Student Immunization Program New: Checklist -Infection Prevention and Control Assessment for Primary Care, Specialty and Walk-in Clinics during COVID-19
October 21, 2020	New: TPH launches online booking for flu vaccine clinics Reminder: Roles and responsibilities for influenza vaccines New: Public Health Management of a COVID-19 Positive Patient
October 9, 2020	New: TPH Updates COVID-19 Community Case and Contact Management Process Update: Flu Vaccine Delivery for Toronto Providers Reminder: High-dose TIV Preferred for Adults 65+ Reminder: Quadrivalent Inactivated Influenza (QIV) for pregnant patients Update: Public Health Ontario (PHO) Respiratory Virus Testing Update New: Publicly Funded Shingles Vaccine Changing to Shingrix® Update: Ministry of Health COVID-19 Guidelines Update: COVID-19 Screening Guidance for Schools and Child Care New: COVID-19 Back to School Confirmation Form
September 23, 2020	New: School Reopening Guidance for Toronto Health Care Providers New: Influenza Vaccination during COVID-19 Pandemic New: Publicly Funded Influenza Vaccines for the 2020/2021 Flu Season New: 2020/2021 Flu Vaccine Delivery and Ordering for Toronto Healthcare Providers Update: COVID-19 Reference Document for Symptoms
August 14, 2020	Update: COVID-19 Guidance for the Health Sector New: COVID Alert Exposure Notification App Information for Health Care Providers
August 7, 2020	Update: Quick Reference Public Health Guidance on Testing and Clearance Update: PPE for family physicians from the Ministry of Health/Ontario Health
June 27, 2020	Update: Glove Use during Routine Immunization Update: COVID-19 Operational Requirements: Health Sector Restart New: Resumption of Visitors to Acute Care Settings Recommended Update: COVID-19 Guidance: Acute Care New: Reopening Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes Update: Guidance for Community Pharmacies and Independent Health Facilities Update: COVID-19 Testing and Clearance
June 1, 2020	Update: Ministry of Health COVID-19 Guidance Documents New: Mental Health Support for Patients and Healthcare Providers during COVID-19
May 20, 2020	New: Multisystem Inflammatory Vasculitis Update: COVID-19 Provincial Testing Guidance Update: COVID-19 Patient Screening Guidance Document New: NACI Guidelines RE: Interim Guidance on Continuity of Immunization Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 24, 2020	New: Section 22 Class Order – Information for Health Care Providers Update: COVID-19 Testing and Clearance Guidance New: Guidance for Immunization Service Providers During COVID-19
April 17, 2020	Update: COVID-19 Guidance for Long-Term Care Homes Update: COVID-19 Testing Guidance Update: COVID-19 Clearance Criteria Reminder: Routine Vaccinations during COVID-19 Reminder: Animal Exposures and Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis New: Ontario Government Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Service Modified Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 2, 2020	New: Management of Individuals who have not been Tested for COVID-19 New: COVID-19 Isolation Discharge Criteria New: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use During the COVID-19 Pandemic Update: COVID-19 Guidance and Recommendations Update: COVID-19 Guidance for Primary Care Providers in a Community Setting New: COVID-19 Guidance & Recommendations for Long-term Care Homes (LTCH) New: Modifying Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) to Ensure Access to Care while Following COVID-19 Precautions During Toronto’s Overdose Crisis Reminder: Immunizations for Infants and Children are Essential
March 20, 2020	Update: COVID-19 Guidance & Recommendations Update: COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Recommendations for Use of Personal Protective Equipment New: Alternative Specimen Collection Kits for COVID-19 New: COVID-19 Recommendations for Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes New: Toronto COVID-19 Assessment Centres Update: Recommendations for Returning Travellers New: Scale back of TPH Programs New: Routine Provincial Cancer Screening Program Change
March 6, 2020	Update: Lab Testing for COVID-19 & Other Respiratory Viruses Reminder: Appropriate Use of Eye Protection Reminder: Advice for Returning Travellers
February 27, 2020	Reminder: OGPMSS Year-End Inventory Shutdown New: Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy
February 14, 2020	Update: Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 Guidance Documents for Various Health Care Sectors Update: Testing for COVID-19 New: Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 Guidance Documents for Independent Health Facilities, Pharmacies and Laboratories
February 8, 2020	Update: 2019-nCoV Case Definition Update: Ontario Ministry of Health – Question and Answers – Personal Protective Equipment Supply – 2019 Novel Coronavirus New: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) Preliminary Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for 2019-nCoV
February 2, 2020	Update: Ontario Ministry of Health 2019-nCoV Guidance Documents for Various Health Care Sectors
January 29, 2020	New: 2019-nCoV Guidance for Primary Care Providers in a Community Setting Update: 2019-nCoV Person Under Investigation Definition Update: Travel Advisory for China and Hubei Province
January 24, 2020	New: Diseases caused by novel coronaviruses are now reportable to the Medical Officer of Health New: 2019-nCoV testing guidelines from Public Health Ontario New: Guidance from the Ministry of Health on precautions for acute care settings: contact, droplet and airborne
January 17, 2020	New: Advisory Committee Statement on Zika Virus Prevention and Treatment
January 9, 2020	Update: Discontinuing Rabies Immunoglobulin Sparing Protocol
January 8, 2020	New: Cluster of Pneumonia Cases in Wuhan, China

Archived News & Updates - 2019

Date	Content
December 9, 2019	Reminder: Influenza Vaccine Administration New: Hepatitis B Vaccine Packaging Reminder: Ontario Government Pharmaceutical and Medical Supplies Service (OGMPSS) Holiday Closure
November 29, 2019	Update: Vaccine Hesitancy – Strategies to Support Primary Care Providers New: Etizolam Implicated in Several Overdose Deaths in Toronto Update: High Dose Influenza Vaccine Now Available New: Indicate Chickenpox or Shingles on General Lab Test Requisition Form for Varicella
November 14, 2019	Update: Influenza HD-TIV Shipments Reminder: Register now for vaccine hesitancy: Strategies to Support Primary Care Providers
October 24, 2019	New: Register now for vaccine hesitancy: Strategies to Support Primary Care Providers
October 7, 2019	Update: Changes in Ontario cessation supports – Smokers Helpline and Telehealth New: Expert Panel Q&A on Vaping Webinar
September 25, 2019	New: Publicly Funded Influenza Vaccines for 2019/2020 for Toronto New: 2019/2020 Flu Vaccine Delivery for Toronto Healthcare Providers Update: 2019/2020 Influenza Season – Lab-Confirmed Cases in Toronto
September 9, 2019	New: Health Canada warns of potential risk of pulmonary illness associated with vaping products Update: Interim Rabies Immune Globulin-sparing Measures
August 21, 2019	New: Interim Rabies Immune Globulin-sparing Measure* August 22, 2019 update: A minor revision in the protocol states that if there are multiple wounds, each wound should be locally infiltrated with a portion of the rabies immune globulin (RabIg) using a separate needle and syringe. RabIg can be diluted in a diluent permitted by the specific product labelling in order to provide the full amount of RabIg required for thorough infiltration of all wounds. Reminder:* Risk Assessment for Bat Exposures
August 16, 2019	New: Locally-acquired cyclosporiasis Update: Implications of the Southern Hemisphere influenza season
August 13, 2019	Alert: First Case of Locally Acquired West Nile Virus 2019 Confirmed
August 2, 2019	New: Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Shortages New: Changes to Formulations of Rabies Immune Globulin in Ontario
July 24, 2019	Update: Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo
July 2, 2019	Alert: Carfentanil increase in Ontario New: Online Referral Available for HBHC Home Visiting Program
June 25, 2019	New: Measles Information for Clinicians New: HPV4 Replaced with HPV9 New: Interim Use of Engerix-B® Vaccine for Renal Dialysis Patients New: Health Canada Issues Gentian Violet Warning New: Closure of Motherisk Helplines
June 3, 2019	Update: Ongoing outbreak of XDR S. Typhi in Pakistan Reminder: 18-month Well Baby Visit – Role of the Physician
May 16, 2019	Update: Lyme Disease 2019 Update: Recommendation for Prevention of Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus New: TPH’s 2019 CME Event – We Need Your Input
May 13, 2019	New: Measles Case Confirmed in Toronto
April 26, 2019	New: Online Animal Exposure Reporting Tool Survey: Inform TPH’s New Dental Project Reminder: MMR Vaccine Recommendations
March 29, 2019	New: Measles Case Confirmed in Toronto
March 13, 2019	New: Extensively Drug-Resistant Typhoid Fever in Pakistan (correction)
March 8, 2019	Alert: Limited Supply of Shingles Vaccine
March 5, 2019	New: Potential Measles Exposure in Toronto
February 6, 2019	New: Potential Measles Exposure at Pearson International Airport
January 28, 2019	New: HIV Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Online CME Module Update: Influenza Vaccine Supply New: Ongoing National Shortage of Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment

Archived News & Updates - 2018

Date	Content
December 21, 2018	New: Potential Measles Exposures in Toronto Update: NACI recommendation for measles post-exposure prophylaxis New: Health Quality Ontario Individualized Primary Care Reports
December 5, 2018	Update: Spotlight on Substance Use & Addiction in Primary Care CME Event New: Hepatitis Vaccine Shortages on Private Market Reminder: OGPMSS Holiday Closure & Delivery Schedule Update New: Td POLIO (Td-IPV) is No Longer Available
November 16, 2018	Reminder: Register for Spotlight on Substance Use & Addiction in Primary Care: Opioids, Cannabis, Alcohol & Smoking Update: Ontario Gonorrhea Testing and Treatment Guide (2nd Edition) Reminder: Visual Screening during Well-Child Visits
October 26, 2018	New: Acute Flaccid Paralysis Cases in Ontario, Including Toronto Update: 2018-2019 Influenza Season – Lab-Confirmed Cases in Toronto New: Register Now for Spotlight on Substance Use & Addiction in Primary Care: Opioids, Cannabis, Alcohol & Smoking New: Influenza Vaccine FAQ for Health Care Providers
October 19, 2018	Update: Order Additional Influenza Vaccine Now
October 15, 2018	Update: HD-TIV Influenza Vaccine for Adults, 65+ New: Changes to OGPMSS Vaccine Delivery Schedule Save the Date: Spotlight on Substance Use & Addiction in Primary Care
September 28, 2018	Alert: Listeria Investigation in Toronto
September 21, 2018	New: 2018-2019 Seasonal Influenza Vaccines New: FASD Prevalence Rates Higher than Previous Estimates
September 18, 2018	New: Non-medical Cannabis Legalization and Regulation – Recommendations for Health Care Providers Reminder: Encourage Patients to Exclusively Breastfeed until Six Months New: OGPMSS Toronto Client Vaccine Order Form Update: Herpes Zoster Vaccines NACI Statement Now Available Online Reminder: Toronto Public Health’s West Nile Virus Bulletin
August 22, 2018	Update: TPH’s 2018 CME Event – Substance Use & Addictions New: Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives as First Line Contraception for Youth Update: Rotarix No Longer Available from OGP
July 27, 2018	Alert: Toronto’s First Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2018 Confirmed New: Rotavirus Vaccine Changes New: Locally-acquired Cyclospora Infections in Ontario
June 22, 2018	Update: Paused Implementation of Immunization Reporting Change New: National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) Recommendation on Herpes Zoster Vaccines New: Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver (CASL) Guidelines for Hepatitis C Testing and Management
June 15, 2018	Updated: Reporting Requirements for Immunizations
June 12, 2018	New: Confirmed Hepatitis A Infection in a Toronto Food Handler Update: Increase in Non-Travel Related Hepatitis A Cases New: Pride Month in Toronto – What Health Care Providers Need to Know Update: TPH’s STI Treatment Reference Guide
June 5, 2018	Alert: Measles Case Confirmed in Toronto
May 29, 2018	New: Increase in Infant Botulism Cases in Ontario and Canada New: Immunization Reporting Requirements Reminder: Monitor Child Development in Preschool Patients
May 17, 2018	Lyme Disease 2018
May 8, 2018	Alert: Measles Case Confirmed in Toronto
May 4, 2018	New: Changes to Ontario Reportable Diseases – Effective May 1, 2018 New: Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) Information for Health Care Providers New: Leaking Vaccine Syringe – Potential Risk of Underdosing
April 19, 2018	Reminder: Risk of Blood-borne Virus Transmission with Blood Glucose Monitoring Equipment New: Pediatric Dental Health Screening Guide for Health Care Providers
April 4, 2018	Update: Listeria Outbreak Update: Implementing the 2017 Ontario Perinatal Record – TPH Programs to Support Your Patients New: Reproductive, Family and Child Health Web page for Health Professionals
March 21, 2018	Listeria Monocytogenes – Clinical and Food Testing Guidelines for Foodborne Illness Outbreaks (PHO) Alert: Confirmed Cases of Listeria Infection in Toronto
March 13, 2018	New: TPH’s 2018 CME Event – We Need Your Input New: NACI Statement – Immunization in Pregnancy with Tdap Vaccine Update: OGPMSS temporary closure for year-end inventory New: Case of Mycobacterium chimaera in Toronto Reminder: Human papillomavirus vaccine is free for MSM up to 26 years of age
February 9, 2018	Update: Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness – A Clinician’s Guide for the Current Season Update: Provincial HIV/HTLV lab test requisition form
February 1, 2018	Update: Give QIV influenza vaccine to all unvaccinated individuals for the rest of the 2017-2018 season Update: Increase in Hepatitis A cases among Men who have sex with Men
January 24, 2018	New: Changes to Vaccine Ordering Through TPH

Archived News & Updates - 2017

Date	Content
December 22, 2017	New: Alternative Treatment of N. gonorrhoeae New: Reprocessing Resource Update Alert: 2017-2018 Influenza Vaccine Update: HIV and STIs and BBIs, Oh My! CME Event
December 1, 2017	New: World AIDS Day & Canadian Guidelines for HIV PrEP & PEP.
November 30, 2017	Update: Influenza Vaccine Supply Seve the date: HIV and STIs and BBIs, Oh My! Additional Session.
November 21, 2017	Update: Influenza Vaccine Delivery Delays and Temporary Use of QIV for Adults Update: Mumps Outbreak Continues in Toronto
October 31, 2017	Update: 2017-2018 Influenza Season – Lab-Confirmed Cases Update: HIV PrEP Update: “HIV and STIs and BBIs, Oh My!” CME Event Reminder: Influenza Vaccines by Age Groups
October 16, 2017	Update: Avian influenza A(H7N9) virus Update: Middle East Respiratory Coronavirus (MERS- CoV) New: Product Replacement Pediacel®
September 28, 2017	New: Hepatitis A Increase in MSM in Toronto New: Register Now For “HIV, and STI’s and BBI’s, Oh My!” Update: 2017-2018 Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Vaccines New: Blastomycosis Cases Occurring in the Manitoulin District Update: School Suspensions for Elementary Students without Up-to-date Immunization Records Reminder: Clinics to Help Your Patients Quit Smoking
September 7, 2017	Update: Ontario’s Publicly funded HPV Immunization Program
August 25, 2017	Update: Increase in Locally-Acquired Lyme Disease Cases Alert: Toronto’s First Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2017 Confirmed Update: 2017 Ontario Perinatal Record Reminder: September is FASD Awareness Month – Role of the Health Care Provider
July 28, 2017	New: TPH’s 2017 CME Event – We Need Your Input Update: Eliminate Hepatitis – Role of the Health Care Provider New: OHIP+ Children and Youth Pharmacare Program
July 17, 2017	New: Cyclosporiasis Investigation Update: Lyme Disease 2017 New: Opioid-Related Harm in Toronto
June 29, 2017	New: Hepatitis A Investigation in Toronto
June 26, 2017	New: Hepatitis A Outbreaks Among MSM in Europe, Chile and New York City Update: Toronto’s Mumps Outbreak Continues Correction: HPV Vaccine Eligibility Clarification
June 2, 2017	Reminder: Expedited Partner Therapy for Chlamydia Reminder: Preconception Health Care Tool to Screen for Potential Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Update: Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendations Update: HPV-0 Vaccine (Gardasil®9) 2-dose Recommendations®
May 10, 2017	Update: Rabies Info for Health Professionals Update: TPH Declares Measles Outbreak Over
April 27, 2017	New: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Screening Guidelines for Adults
March 30, 2017	New: Introducing Dr. Eileen de Villa, Toronto’s New Medical Officer of Health Alert: Measles Cases Confirmed in Toronto
March 9, 2017	Update: Recommendations on the Prevention and Treatment of Zika Virus for Canadian health care professionals Update: Mumps Outbreak – Cases in School-Aged Children New: Toronto Seniors Helpline 416-217-2077 Reminder: Group A Streptococcus Infections in Homeless Individuals
February 22, 2017	Update: Mumps Virus Continues to Circulate in Toronto
February 21, 2017	Alert: Botulism Risk with Baby Food Recall
February 9, 2017	Alert: Mumps cases among young adults in Toronto
January 31, 2017	Reminder: Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) Update: Meningococcal Vaccine for High School Students New: CME Accredited Event March 22, 201
January 13, 2017	Update: 2016-2017 Influenza Season Reminder: Screening for Hepatitis B New: Pharmacists Now Able to Provide 13 Additional Vaccines

Archived News & Updates - 2016

Date	Content
December 2, 2016	Update: Low Stock of Tdap-IPV and Shingles Vaccines Reminder: Influenza Vaccination Reminder: Glucometer Use and Bloodborne Disease Transmission
October 20, 2016	Update: School Suspensions for Elementary Students without Updated Immunization Records Update: Resurgence of Syphilis and Lymphogranuloma Venereum in Toronto Update: Flu Nasal Spray versus Injection Vaccine for Kids
October 6, 2016	Update: 2016-2017 Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Vaccines
September 21, 2016	Reminder: Ontario’s Enhanced 18-Month Well-Baby Visit New: Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) and Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) Surveillance New: 2016-2017 Influenza Season – First Lab Confirmed Cases
September 14, 2016	MERS-CoV & the 2016 Hajj
September 9, 2016	Alert: Toronto’s First Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2016 Confirmed New: Publicly-funded HPV-4 (Gardasil®) vaccine now available for MSM up to 26 years of age New: Shingles Vaccine to be Added to Ontario’s Publicly Funded Immunization Schedule for Persons 65 to 70 Years of Age Reminder: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
August 22, 2016	Zika virus infection in travellers returning from the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics in Brazil Update: Availability of Bicillin L-A For Treatment of Syphilis
August 12, 2016	Update: Travel Health Notice regarding precautions for travel to countries where Zika virus is circulating Update: Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Directives Rescinded
July 13, 2016	Update: Lyme Disease Testing, Diagnosis & Treatment in Ontario Update: Things That Bite: Rabies, Lyme Disease, Zika, etc. New: Test TPH Pediatric Dental Health Screening Tool
June 16, 2016	Alert: Recall due to Listeria monocytogenes- Neilson brand Partly Skimmed Chocolate Milk New: Truvada approved by Health Canada for pre-exposure propholaxis (PreP) of HIV Infection Update: New sessions added for Things That Bite: Rabies, Lyme Disease, Zika, etc. Request: Complete Activity for Chance to Win $200.00
May 27, 2016	Request: Tell Us What You Think About Communiqué Reminder: Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Complaint Investigations – Sterilizers in Community Office Settings Reminder: Infant Hearing Screening
May 5, 2016	New: Interim Guidance on the Management of Syphilis Cases in Toronto New: Ontario Expanding HPV Vaccine Program to Include Boys New: Register Now for TPH’s Things That Bite: Rabies, Lyme Disease, Zika etc. CME* Accredited Event
April 28, 2016	Update: Zika Virus Travel Health Notice New: Temporary change of DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine packaging
April 22, 2016	Update: Costco Food Product Recall Associated with Hepatitis A Cases
April 20, 2016	Alert: Costco Food Product Recall Associated with Hepatitis A Cases
April 8, 2016	Reminder: Meningococcal Vaccines Required for School Attendance Should be Administered On Time
March 11, 2016	Reminder: Hepatitis A Virus in Toronto Reminder: Order Free Menactra® Vaccine for High School Students Reminder: March 24 is World TB Day New: Reprocessing in Community Health Care Settings Online Course
February 11, 2016	Update: Zika Virus Infection Information Reminder: Syrian Refugee Healthline
February 5, 2016	New: Recall Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination Update: 2015-16 Influenza Season New: Resources to Assist Patients Experiencing Postpartum Adjustment Difficulty or Perinatal Mood Disorder
January 28, 2016	New: Zika Virus Infection Information New: Rabies in Ontario New: Rabies and Animal Bites/Exposures Webpage for Health New: Lead in Consumer Products
January 25, 2016	New: Immunization Information Notice Letters to Students