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Immunization (Vaccines)

Immunization is widely recognized as one of the greatest public health achievements of the twentieth century. Vaccines save lives, prevent the spread of diseases and reduce health care costs. Immunization programs are an important foundation of Ontario’s health system. We provide expertise in immunization and vaccine-preventable disease control.

For information specific to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Vaccine webpage.

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Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Program

Part of the Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network, this program monitors influenza vaccine effectiveness annually.

Immunization Coverage

Learn more about PHO’s efforts in provincial surveillance of immunization coverage, including the annual coverage assessment of Ontario’s publicly-funded immunization programs.

Vaccine Safety

Resources, information and links related to vaccine safety, including surveillance and prevention of unwanted or unexpected health effects following vaccination.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD)

Resources on preventing and controlling of vaccine-preventable diseases in Ontario.

Vaccines

Resources for public health partners and health care providers to support implementation of COVID-19 vaccine programs.

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Fact Sheet

Quick reference information on PPE, safe vaccine handling and administration for those providing immunizations in various settings.
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Published 5 Oct 2023

Surveillance Report

This report describes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Ontario’s routine infant and childhood immunization programs for the 2019-20 to 2021-22 school years.

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Updated 7 July 2023

Evidence Brief

Learn about interventions and strategies to implement catch-up immunizations that may have been missed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Updated 17 Oct 2022

Q&A / FAQ

Technical advice on immunization catch-up principles, practices, and hepatitis B immunization schedules to public health unit staff and immunizers.

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Published 26 Aug 2022

To obtain or inquire about an immunization record, or for general immunization information, please contact your local public health unit.

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Contact the Department

Immunization and Emergency Preparedness

ivpd@oahpp.ca

Updated 10 Dec 2020
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