- May 23 - Well baby care in the first weeks of life
- May 14 - Oral health care for seniors and children ; Influenza vaccine return process; COVID-19 spring campaign
- April 9 - COVID guidance; RSV program update; Steps to Wellness CBT program; ne CANMAT guidelines
- Feb. 27 - Increased measles activity
- Feb. 14 - Syphilis cases; Proof of immunization records
- Jan. 27 - Cold chain contingency reminder
- Jan. 17 - Candida auris designated as a DOPH
- Dec. 9, 2024 - Red flags in the breastfed infant
- Nov. 15, 2024 - Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- Nov. 13, 2024 - Infant RSV prevention program
- Nov. 1, 2024 - Radon
- Oct. 11, 2024 - COVID-19 vaccine now available to order
- Sept. 18, 2024 - RSV vaccine for pregnant individuals and infants
- Sept. 18, 2024 - Flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccine information
- Sept. 4, 2024 - MPox update, 2024-25 RSV prevention program
- Aug. 22, 2024 - Seasonal Respiratory Pathogens Readiness and Response Debrief survey results
- July 23, 2024 - PHO laboratory testing update
- July 11, 2024 -Listeria outbreak; Pneumococcal vaccine update
- June 3, 2024 – Respiratory season survey
- May 24, 2024 – Updates: COVID-19 antiviral therapy; Paxlovid funding
- May 16, 2024 – SHINGRIX vaccine ordering
- April 25, 2024 – Immunization recommendations for children previously immunized with oral poliovirus vaccine
- April 11, 2024 – Avian influenza surveillance in hospitalized patients
- April 5, 2024 – Invasive Group A Streptococcal infections
- March 25, 2024 – Online perinatal mood disorder cognitive behavioural therapy program
- March 18, 2024 – Measles: IPAC recommendations
- March 7, 2024 – Updated measles resource
- Feb. 23, 2024 – Measles
- Feb. 1, 2024 – Increase in invassive Group A Streptococcus cases
- Jan. 31, 2024 – Updated General Test Requisition Form
- Jan. 15, 2024 – Updated guidance for routine and catch-up immunization services
- Dec. 5, 2023 – First lab-confirmed case of Influenza A
- Nov. 23, 2023 – Probable pertussis outbreak
- Nov. 20, 2023 – Cluster of pertussis cases
- Nov. 6, 2023 – COVID-19 vaccine ordering update, Enhanced masking in LTCHs and retirement homes
- Oct. 30, 2023 – RSV vaccine for people 60+ living in long term care homes, Elder Care Lodges, and some retirement homes
- Oct. 24, 2023 – Update: Publicly funded influenza vaccines for Ontario – ordering, pick up, and delivery
- Oct. 16, 2023 – Invasive Meningococcal Disease case
- Oct. 12, 2021 – Antiviral treatment for COVID-19; Vaccine pickup times
- Sept. 21, 2023 – Updated Service Disruption Notice
- Sept. 15, 2023 – Influenza vaccines; Avian influenza
- Sept. 11, 2023 – Service Disruption Notice
- Aug. 21, 2023 – Service Disruption Notice
- Aug. 9, 2023 – NOTICE: Service Disruption
- July 26, 2023 – ALERT: Anaplasmosis Reported
- July 19, 2023 – ALERT: Increase in iGAS cases, New reportable tick-borne diseases, Seasonal respiratory pathogens planning
- June 8, 2023 – New Guidance on Alcohol and Health, Smoking Treatment
- May 24, 2023 – Invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) – increase in cases provincially
- May 11, 2023 – The Nurse-Family Partnership Program, 2023 HIV Testing Guidelines webinar
- April 27, 2023 – Lyme disease updates, Updated: Respiratory infection prevention and control, technical brief
- April 20, 2023 – MDR Neeisseria gonorrhea, New HIV testing guidelines
- March 24, 2023 – TB; Varicella; COVID-19 measures in Long-Term Care Homes
- March 20, 2023 – XDR Shigella sonnei
- March 9, 2023 – School immunization records
- Feb. 17, 2023 – Measles preparedness, MPOX update
December 2022
- December 16, 2022 – Lifelabs combined COVID-19, Flu A, Flu B, and RSV Testing DISCONTINUED
- December 6, 2022 – Increase in respiratory viruses reinforces need for vaccinations
- October 17, 2022 – Health Care Providers encouraged to order influenza vaccine as soon as possible
- October 4, 2022- Increase in suspected drug poisonings, COVID-19 Vaccine Update, Rowan’s Law
- September 6, 2022 – COVID-19 Guidance Update, Aconitine Poisoning Alert
- July 15, 2022 – Monkeypox Update and Educational Opportunity
- June 17, 2022 – Monkeypox Update, Support for Ukrainians, Infant Formula Shortage
- May 31, 2022 – Monkeypox Update and Guidance Documents
- May 25, 2022 – ALERT: Monkeypox Virus, Mental Health Toolkit for Health Care Workers
- May 6, 2022 – Tdap publicly funded in Ontario in every pregnancy, Masking requirements continue in select indoor settings
- April 22, 2022 – Province increased public access to PCR testing to include more high-risk individuals
- April 6, 2022 – NEW provincial COVID-19 testing and isolation information phone line, Health Canada approves Moderna Spikevax (50mcg) COVID-19 vaccine for children 6-11 years of age
- March 17, 2022 – HPEPH resuming routine vaccination clinics for children and youth, HPEPH shifting to longer-term COVID-19 vaccination approach
December 2021
- December 21, 2021 – HPEPH 2021/2022 holiday season office closures, Response to the Omicron variant
- November 24, 2021 – HPEPH has reopened the doors to public access, COVID-19 vaccination for children age 5-11
- November 5, 2021 – Updated guidance document: COVID-19 Vaccine Administration, Updated guidance for routine immunization services during COVID-19
- October 22, 2021 – Welcoming Dr. Ethan Toumishey as Acting Medical Officer of Health, National Infection Control Week
- October 8, 2021 – Updated Co-administration of COVID-19 Vaccines with other Vaccines, Ontario Recommends Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for People 18-24 Years Old
- September 28, 2021 – Publicly Funded Influenza Vaccines for Ontario this Season
- September 28, 2021 – Trenton COVID-19 Assessment Centre (CAC) Temporary Closure, Optional Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) Referrals to The Special Immunization Clinics Network
- September 13, 2021 – Updates to Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 Case and Contact Management Guidelines, Updates to Federal Travel Guidelines for Health Care Workers
- September 10, 2021 – Revision to the HPEPH Vaccine & STI Order Form (BIO-3), Youth Born in 2009 Eligible for the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNtech Vaccine
- August 11, 2021 – Provincial Rotavirus Vaccine Product Change from RotaTeq® to Rotarix®, Updates to Provincial Primary Care COVID-19 Practices
- August 5, 2021 – Recalled Frozen Fruit: HPEPH’s Hepatitis A Response and Recommendations, New and Updated COVID-19 and COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
- July 29, 2021 – Ontario Health’s Primary Care COVID-19 Patient Outreach Request, Syphilis Outbreak Declared in HPEC, New Cases of HIV Reported
- July 16, 2021 – Youth COVID-19 Vaccination Resources for Primary Care Professionals, Accessing Patient COVID-19 Vaccination Information – Update
- July 7, 2021 – Increase in Local Syphilis Cases – Testing and Treatment Guidance, Acceleration of Second Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine for Youth (12-17)
- July 5, 2021 – HPEPH Seeking Local Health Care Providers to Begin COVID-19 Vaccination Administration in Primary Care Clinics
- June 30, 2021 – Local COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage Update, Primary Care Access to COVID-19 Vaccine Reports
- June 17, 2021 – Accelerated Second COVID-19 Vaccine Doses in Response to Delta Variant, COVID-19 Vaccine Resources for Health Care Providers
- June 11, 2021 – Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination, Canada’s Vaccine Injury Support Program, Second COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Updates
- June 4, 2021 – Local COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage Update, In-Home COVID-19 Vaccinations Referrals now Being Accepted Through Primary Care Providers
- June 4, 2021 – Local COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage Update, In-Home COVID-19 Vaccinations Referrals now Being Accepted Through Primary Care Providers
- May 26, 2021 – Resumption of AstraZeneca Vaccine Administration, COVID-19 Vaccine Administration by Community Health Care Providers
- May 21, 2021 – Support for Health Care Providers Counselling Patients re: AstraZeneca Vaccine Pause, Expanded COVID-19 Vaccine Booking Eligibility (18+)
- May 14, 2021 – Ontario Pauses AstraZeneca Vaccine Roll-out, Expanded COVID-19 Vaccine Booking Eligibility, COVID-19 Vaccination of Individuals 12 Years of Age and Older
- May 7, 2021 – Gonorrhea (GC) Outbreak Continues in HPE, NACI Statement on mRNA Vaccines and HPEPH Recommendations, New Multilingual COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
- April 22, 2021 – COVID-19 Real-World Vaccine Effectiveness, Building Confidence in Vaccines
- April 13, 2021 – Local COVID-19 Context, Eligible COVID-19 Vaccine Populations, Pharmacies Offering Vaccine, Dose Intervals for Individuals with Chronic Conditions, AstraZeneca Vaccine Updates
- March 26 – Phase 2 Eligible Populations, HCW Vaccination, Information for Patients, Statement on AstraZeneca, Vaccination of Previously Infected Individuals
- March 18 – 80+ Eligible for Vaccines, Toolkit for Healthcare Providers, Delayed Injection Site Reactions
- March 10 – Vaccine Medical Advice for Patients, HCW Vaccine Clinics at QHC, Vaccine Interval Change
- March 5 – Masking Requirements for Mental Health Professionals, Plans to Vaccinate 80+, Vaccine Eligibility Notification
- February 27 – Highest/Very High Priority HCW Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine (available by email upon request)
- February 10 – Variants of Concern, PHAC COVID Vaccine Webinar
- January 29 – Local Vaccination Rollout Plan and Questions Answered
- January 27 – Ontario’s Adjusted COVID-19 Vaccination Plan, new and updated COVID-19 resources
- January 14 – Reporting form discontinuation, monitoring initiative, vaccine update
- January 7 – AEFI Reminders, STI rates and treatment reminders
December 2020
- Dec 18 – COVID-19 Updates
- Oct 28 – Gonorrhea Outbreak Continues in HPEC
- Oct 16 – Updated Provincial COVID-19 Guidance
- Oct 6 – Updated Guidance Documents
- Sept 21 – Local COVID-19 Updates
- Sept 10 – Health Care Provider Influenza Vaccination Survey
- Sept 4 – Updated Directive #3, Back to School, Influenza Education Opportunities
- Aug 17 – Digital COVID-19 Resources for Clients & Guidance Documents
- Aug 6 – Updated DOPHS Reporting, COVID-19 updates, and more
- July 14 – Personal Service Providers in Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes
- July 8 – Required Face Coverings and Employee Medical Exemptions
- July 6 – Workplace Health and Safety Planning & Posters for Provider Settings
- June 26 – COVID-19 Health Sector Guidance Documents
- HPE Public Health Service Reopening, Immunization Services, Grade 7 Immunization Update, Reminder – Public Health Teleconference for Primary Care Providers
- June 19 – COVID-19 Testing Handout, PPE Suppliers, COVID-19 Screening Guidance, Prescription Limits Lifted, & Public Health Teleconference for Primary Care Professionals
- June 12 – Updated COVID-19 Reporting Form, Reopening of Public Health Services, Summer Travel etc.
- June 3 – Gonorrhea Outbreak
- June 3 – COVID-19 Staff Surveillance Testing for Long-Term Care Homes
- May 25 – Local COVID-19 Updates
- May 22 – Local COVID-19 Updates
- May 14 – Local COVID-19 Updates
- May 7 – Local COVID-19 Updates
- May 4 – Local COVID-19 Updates
- May 1 – Local COVID-19 Updates
- Apr 27 – Local COVID-19 Updates
- Apr 24 – Updated – Referring Patients for COVID-19 Assessment
- Apr 24 – COVID-19 Testing for Long-Term Care Home Residents and Staff
- Apr 21 – Referring Patients for COVID-19 Assessment
- Apr 17 – Vaccines, Supplies and STI Medication Orders
- Apr 7 – LTCH Memo
- Apr 1 – Local COVID-19 Update
- Mar 27 – Local COVID-19 Update
- Mar 25 – Local Assessment Centres – Clinicians Needed!
- Mar 24 – Important COVID-19 Updates from Medical Officer of Health
- Mar 19 – First Confirmed Case
- Mar 17 – Local COVID-19 Update
- Mar 13 – Updated Case Definitions
- Mar 12 – Important COVID-19 Updates for Health Care Providers
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