Vaccine Complacency: Quick Links to Resources to Support Working with Vaccine-Hesitant Parents

Vaccine complacency can put communities at risk by lowering immunization rates.

The Ontario Medical Association is warning that there is an increase in the number of parents in Ontario seeking non-medical exemptions from the Immunization of School Pupils Act. This trend has not been observed in Ottawa, but if you are hearing concerns about vaccines from patients who are hesitant to vaccinate their children, OPH has resources to help you reassure parents and to update immunizations for children...

2019-2020 Universal Influenza Immunization Program (UIIP)

To: Ottawa ImmunizersFrom: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Ottawa Public HealthDate: November 19, 2019

Dear colleagues,

Earlier this month, the Ministry of Health informed us that as a result of manufacturer/production issues there are delays in the delivery schedule of the high-dose trivalent influenza vaccine (HD-TIV) vaccine to the province. As a result, the amount of HD-TIV received to date by Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has been lower than previously anticipated.

OPH...

Key Influenza Information for the 2019-20 Season

To: Community Health and Community Resource Centres, Ottawa Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Emergency Departments, Walk-in ClinicsFrom: Dr. Carolyn PimDate: November 7, 2019

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is starting to see influenza cases and long-term care facility outbreaks in Ottawa, although the level of activity is still low. We would like to remind you of key strategies to reduce the burden of illness from influenza as well as resources you may find helpful in your practice. Visit OPH’s

Accredited CHEO Annual Pediatric Refresher: Still Time to Register for Nov. 1-2, 2019 Conference

There is still time to register CHEO’s 44th Annual Pediatric Refresher Conference taking place Nov. 1st & 2nd at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre. While online registration is closed, you can still sign-up via  E-mail: pedscme@cheo.on.ca or Tel: (613) 737-2285.

Immunization Panel Discussion

This year’s conference highlights an Immunization Panel Discussion around vaccine hesitancy and the role of media and public health in immunization strategies.

Panelists:

• Dr. Noni MacDonald (Professor, Pediatric...

Highlights from OPH’s 2nd Annual Family Physician Update: Suggestions Welcome for 2020 CME

Ottawa Public Health’s 2nd annual accredited Family Physician Update saw an excellent turnout and active participation at the Oct. 3rd evening event at the St. Elias Centre.

Attendance increased by some 27% with a good mix of health care practitioners, including 134 family physicians and 19 nurse practitioners and 6 allied health care providers.  The new format this year allowed for a question and answer session after each presentation, which encouraged more fulsome discussions.

If you attended the...