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NACI recommendation regarding second dose for AstraZeneca recipients
Posted on Friday, June 18, 2021 11:45 AM
To: Ottawa Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Vaccine Providers, Pharmacists, Midwives
Date: June 18, 2021
From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Associate Medical Officer of Health (AMOH), COVID-19 Vaccine, Ottawa Public Health
Dear Colleagues,
On June 17 the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) revised their recommendation for second doses of COVID-19 vaccines in people who had received the AstraZeneca vaccine for their first dose, stating that an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) is preferred:
When the...
Second dose COVID-19 (Pfizer) vaccine appointments available this weekend
Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2021 11:00 AM
To: Ottawa Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Midwives, Travel and Walk-in Clinics
Date: June 10, 2021
From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Associate Medical Officer of Health (AMOH), COVID-19 Vaccine, Ottawa Public Health and Dr. Robin Taylor, AMOH, Physician Engagement, Ottawa Public Health
Dear Colleagues,
Tomorrow, the Province is providing Ottawa Public Health with nearly 5,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses this morning. Individuals vaccinated with a first dose of Pfizer vaccine prior to April 18th, 2021 are...
Invitation to CMNRP Primary Care Forum – Focus on Newborn Care
Posted on Friday, June 04, 2021 11:30 AM
To: Ottawa Family Physicians, Pediatricians, Nurse Practitioners
Date: June 4, 2021
From: Dr. Robin Taylor, AMOH, Physician Engagement, Ottawa Public Health
Dear Colleagues,
The Champlain Maternal Newborn Regional Program (CMNRP) COVID-19 Rapid Response Postnatal Care Task Force is hosting two open forums to connect with primary care colleagues in the South East and Champlain regions, via Zoom.
CMNRP is aware that primary care providers have been working hard to see patients throughout the pandemic and...
Second dose appointments for COVID-19 immunization
Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2021 11:45 AM
To: Ottawa Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Midwives, Travel and Walk-in ClinicsDate: June 3, 2021From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Associate Medical Officer of Health (AMOH), COVID-19 Vaccine, Ottawa Public Health, Dr. Robin Taylor, AMOH, Physician Engagement, Ottawa Public Health
Dear Colleagues,
The Provincial Ministry of Health has updated their website outlining timelines for second dose, and eligibility for a shortened interval between doses. We have provided details for Ottawa below.
Shortened...
Prevention of COVID-19 vaccine fraud
Posted on Friday, May 28, 2021 06:30 AM
To: Ottawa Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, travel and walk-in clinicsDate: May 28, 2021From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Associate Medical Officer of Health (AMOH), COVID-19 Vaccine, Ottawa Public Health, Dr. Robin Taylor, AMOH, Physician Engagement, Ottawa Public Health
Dear Colleagues,
The Ministry of Health has provided local health units with guidance regarding vaccine vials and packaging and their secure disposal. This guidance is intended to prevent fraudulent activities related to COVID-19...
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