Update: Changes to ROTAVIRUS vaccine in Ontario

To: Ottawa Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Travel and Walk-In ClinicsDate: Dec 7, 2021From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Immunization and Dr. Robin Taylor, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Physician Engagement

Dear Colleagues,

This Public Health Alert is in follow-up to the announcement of August 2021 from the Ontario Ministry of Health of changes to the vaccine against rotavirus infection provided through the provincial program to a 2-dose series of Rotarix® given...

FAQ on COVID-19 Vaccinations for 5 to 11-year-olds

To: Ottawa Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Midwives, Travel Clinics and Walk-in Clinics, and Infection ControlDate: December 1, 2021From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robin Taylor, Associate Medical Officer of Health

Dear Colleagues,

This memo provides answers to frequently asked questions that Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has received from healthcare providers about the pediatric (5-11 year old) COVID-19 vaccinations.

Who is eligible for the COVID-19 pediatric...

Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations for 5 to 11-year-olds

To: Ottawa Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Midwives, Travel Clinics and Walk-in Clinics, and Infection ControlDate: November 25, 2021From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robin Taylor, Associate Medical Officer of Health

Dear Colleagues,

The Province has announced the rollout of pediatric vaccines of the COVID-19 vaccine, for 5 to 11-year-olds. This update provides an overview of key information regarding Ottawa Public Health plan for supporting the vaccination of...

Reporting Adverse Events Following Immunization

To: Ottawa Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Midwives, Travel Clinics and Walk-in Clinics, and Infection ControlDate: November 24, 2021From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robin Taylor, Associate Medical Officer of Health

Dear Colleagues:

Thank you for your important contributions to our local success in achieving high rates of COVID-19 immunization in Ottawa.

With mandatory workplace vaccination policies coming into effect and in anticipation of vaccination of children...

Expansion of third dose vaccine boosters for COVID-19

To: Ottawa Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Midwives, Travel Clinics and Walk-in Clinics, and Infection ControlDate: November 5, 2021From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robin Taylor, Associate Medical Officer of Health

Dear Colleagues,

The Province has announced the rollout of third dose “booster doses” (PDF) of the COVID-19 vaccine. At least six months (168 days) must have passed since the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose, regardless of the...