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Expansion of third dose vaccine boosters for COVID-19

Posted on Monday, November 08, 2021 03:00 AM

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...

COVID-19 Vaccine Timing with other vaccines and co-administration

Posted on Friday, October 29, 2021 04:00 AM

To: Ottawa Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Midwives, Travel Clinics and Walk-in Clinics, and Infection ControlDate: October 28, 2021From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robin Taylor, Associate Medical Officer of Health

Dear Colleagues:

On September 28, 2021, the Public Health Agency of Canada released an updated statement from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) on the timing of COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 vaccine administration.

When the COVID-19...

CME: 12th Update in Cardiology, The University of Ottawa CPD and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute

Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2021 10:30 AM

Provider

The University of Ottawa, Office of Continuing Professional Development and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

Overview

This 1-day virtual course is as a refresher of current guidelines and standards for the work-up and management of common cardiac presentations as well as an update on the latest innovations in cardiology for primary care physicians.

Date / Time / Location or online
  • Friday, December 10, 2021
  • Eastern Time | Virtual Program
Education Credits

NOTE: In order to be eligible...

CME: Ottawa Stroke Summit 2021

Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2021 10:30 AM

Provider

Champlain Regional Stroke Network and the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development

Overview

This one-day virtual event is bringing together presenters from across Canada. The program will provide all the benefits of an in-person conference, plus sessions will be recorded and participants will have access for a year.

Overall Learning Objectives:

By the end of the educational activity, participants will be able to:

Discuss and...

Highlights from Ottawa Public Health Alerts for October 2021

Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2021 10:30 AM

Influenza 2021/2022 Updates

The 2021-2022 Universal Influenza Immunization Program (UIIP) outlines vaccine products available this year, key dates and distribution, and joint clinic options for primary care organization or family physician/nurse practitioner interested in immunizing your patients at one of OPH’s 4 sites. Find influenza vaccine order processing on the OPH influenza website.

COVID-19 UpdatesWednesday, October 06, 2021: Definition of “Fully Vaccinated” for COVID-19 in Ontario

With proof of...