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MPOX

Visit durham.ca/mpox for the latest information from Durham Region Health Department.

FAX abouts
  • Monkeypox Educational Webinar for Health Care Providers - July 19, 2022
    July 14, 2022
  • Monkeypox Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Clinics
    July 5, 2022
  • Monkeypox Educational Webinar for Health Care Providers - June 23, 2022
    June 21, 2022
  • Monkeypox Now Reportable as a Disease of Public Health Significance
    June 21, 2022
  • Monitoring for Monkeypox - Update #2
    May 26, 2022
  • Monitoring for Monkeypox
    May 20, 2022
Health Department fact sheets
  • Facts about... MPOX
  • Facts about... MPOX self-isolation
MPOX testing

Approval for MPOX testing is not required. Health care providers can submit MPOX specimens to Public Health Ontario Lab (PHOL) for testing. Health care providers may consult with a PHOL microbiologist for testing eligibility and instructions for collection, submission, and shipment of MPOX samples.

For more information on MPOX testing, please visit Public Health Ontario Laboratory.

MPOX has been designated a Disease of Public Health Significance (DOPHS) as “Smallpox and other Orthopoxviruses including MPOX” under the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA).

Health care providers with patients suspecting MPOX infection must report directly to their local Medical Officer of Health (Ontario Reg 135/18) under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

For more information:

  • Public Health Ontario website
  • PHOL customer service during regular hours: 416-235-6556 or 1-877-604-4567
  • PHOL on-call duty officer: 416-605-3113

Infection prevention and control (IPAC) recommendations for MPOX in health care settings

Public Health Ontario infection prevention and control (IPAC) recommendations for monkeypox in health care settings

Additional MPOX information

  • Ministry of Health - MPOX Virus
  • Public Health Agency of Canada - Monkeypox (orthopoxvirus simian)

COVID-19

Updated PHO IPAC recommendations for use of PPE for COVID-19

Visit durham.ca/novelcoronavirus for the latest information from Durham Region Health Department.

COVID-19 vaccine administration in primary care settings

COVID-19 vaccines are the best way to protect against COVID-19. The Health Department is looking to onboard additional primary care providers to administer COVID-19 vaccines to Durham Region residents.

Primary care providers, long-term care and retirement homes are invited to send an email to covidvaccine@durham.ca outlining interest in administering COVID-19 vaccines.

Please provide the following information in your email:

  • Site name
  • Site address
  • Contact name (first and last)
  • Phone number (including extension if applicable)
  • Email address
  • Vaccine fridge number

A Health Department representative will follow up with interested providers to begin COVID-19 vaccine administration.

For more information, please see Fax about... COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Primary Care Settings.

What is the Health Department’s role in managing and monitoring COVID-19?

Durham Region Health Department works closely with individuals who have been diagnosed with COVID-19. This is done to help identify potential risk for other community members who may have had contact with the person diagnosed with COVID-19 while they were ill. This includes identifying and assessing the risk of exposure for individuals (e.g. health care providers who provided care for the individuals while they were ill) and community settings (e.g. clinic waiting rooms, public transit etc.).

As the scope of Durham Region Health Department’s COVID-19 response expands to address both vaccine administration and case and contact management, the Health Department is receiving assistance from the Provincial Workforce for case and contact management. Residents who test positive for COVID-19 may receive follow-up calls from the Provincial Workforce as well as a text message, asking them to complete a voluntary assessment form. Completing this helps Durham Region Health Department with the important work of contact tracing. All information collected is kept confidential and protected by Ontario’s strict privacy laws and will only be used for public health purposes.

FAX abouts
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Update
    December 22, 2022
  • Update - Compounding Pharmacies, Operational Direction, COVID-19 Assessment and Treatment Centres, and Call for Pediatric Support
    November 30, 2022
  • Compounding Pharmacies, Operational Direction, COVID-19 Assessment and Treatment Centres, and Call for Pediatric Support
    November 21, 2022
  • Influenza Vaccine Supply Update
    November 7, 2022
  • Influenza Vaccines are Now Available for Everyone
    November 1, 2022
  • Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Update
    October 21, 2022
  • Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Available for Children 6 months - 4 years of age
    September 29, 2022
  • Moderna Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Available
    September 13, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccine - Expanded First Booster Eligibility for 5-11
    September 6, 2022
  • Updated Pandemic Stockpile Guidelines
    August 30, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccination - It's a Great Time to Get on Board
    August 2, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Children 6 months - 5 years of age
    July 28, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccine - Expanded Second Booster Eligibility for 18+
    July 14, 2022
  • COVID-19 Assessment Centre Closures – By May 31, 2022
    May 13, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Fifth Dose Eligibility
    May 5, 2022
  • Sexual Health Clinic Reopening
    April 28, 2022
  • Webinar - Prescribing Paxlovid in the Community
    April 26, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Novavax Nuvaxovid availability in Ontario
    April 21, 2022
  • Influenza Season is Done and the Vaccine Return Has Begun
    April 20, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Expanded Fourth Dose Eligibility
    April 7, 2022
  • Durham OHT and Primary Care Network Durham Town Hall - April 7, 2022
    April 6, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccine for 5 - 11-year-olds: Vaccine Hesitancy
    March 31, 2022
  • Update on School-Based Immunizations
    March 16, 2022
  • COVID-19 Therapeutic Clinic Update
    March 16, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Interval Post SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    March 3, 2022
  • Immunization Reminder Letter to Students sent in March 2022
    March 2, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility and Interval Updates
    February 18, 2022
  • Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program Restoration
    February 15, 2022
  • COVID-19 Therapeutic Clinic
    February 3, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility and Interval Updates
    January 21, 2022
  • Medical Exemptions to COVID-19 Vaccination
    January 4, 2022
  • National Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty Shortage
    December 24, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Expanded Eligibility, Revised Intervals, and Referral Requirements
    December 17, 2021
  • Service Reduction and Closures
    December 15, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) Availability in Ontario
    December 10, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Expanded Third Dose Eligibility and Referrals for Special Populations
    December 6, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Children 5 – 11 years of age
    November 24, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Update Recommended Second Dose Interval
    November 19, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Allergy Clinic Referral Process
    November 9, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose Eligibility Expanded
    November 4, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose Referrals Expanded: Immunosuppressant Medications Updated
    October 20, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose Referrals Expanded: List of Immunosuppressant Medications
    October 19, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine and Co-Administration with other Vaccines
    October 5, 2021
  • Influenza Vaccine Now Available for High-Risk Individuals
    October 1, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Primary Care Settings
    September 22, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose Referrals for Immunocompromised Update
    September 16, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Third Doses Referrals for Immunocompromised
    August 30, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Third doses and Expanded Youth Eligibility
    August 20, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Reminders and Moderna Transfer Update
    August 19, 2021
  • Clinic Reopening
    August 9, 2021
  • COVID-19 Mass Immunization Clinics Wind Down
    August 6, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Walk-in Appointments Available
    July 28, 2021
  • Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine for Clients who are Housebound
    June 21, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine at Local Pharmacies
    May 28, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Booking Open for Individuals 12+
    May 26, 2021
  • AstraZeneca Vaccine - On Pause
    May 12, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccination for Special Populations: High-Risk Children 12 to 15 Years of Age
    April 27, 2021
  • AstraZeneca Vaccine at Local Pharmacies
    April 23, 2021
  • Batch Order Available for School-based Immunizations
    April 16, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Update & Physician Reminders
    April 14, 2021
  • Tick Identification and Testing
    April 13, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Update
    April 8, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Update
    April 1, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Update
    March 31, 2021
  • Spring School-based Immunization Clinics Update
    March 26, 2021
  • Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine for Clients who are Housebound
    March 25, 2021
    • Client Load Template (COVax)(xlsx)
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Update
    March 23, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Update
    March 15, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Resource for Healthcare Providers
    March 15, 2021
  • Service Closures
    March 11, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Booking for Adult Recipients of Chronic Home Care
    March 6, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Booking for Adults 80 Years and Older
    March 3, 2021
  • Book your COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Now!
    March 3, 2021
  • Book your COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Now!
    March 1, 2021
  • Book your COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Now!
    February 22, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Update #1
    February 12, 2021
  • New eConsult for COVID-19 Vaccine Allergies Available to Health Care Providers
    February 9, 2021
  • Report of Adverse Event Following COVID-19 Vaccine
    January 5, 2021
  • Flu Vaccine: Expanded Scope of Practice for Pharmacists
    December 23, 2020
  • Influenza Vaccine: Influsplit
    December 11, 2020
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Survey
    December 7, 2020
  • Quadrivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine Supply Update
  • December 2, 2020
  • Influenza Vaccine: Ordering Process Update
    October 30, 2020
  • Influenza arrives in Durham Region
    October 29, 2020
  • High-Dose Influenza Vaccine: Product Availability Update 2
    October 27, 2020
  • High-Dose Influenza Vaccine: Product Availability Update
    October 8, 2020
  • Influenza Vaccine
    September 25, 2020
  • COVID-19: Reopening of Schools
    September 18, 2020
  • Immunization Services During COVID-19
    September 16, 2020
  • Clinics Reopening
    July 8, 2020
  • COVID-19: Reopening Dental Practices
    June 17, 2020
  • COVID-19 Update #12
    March 27, 2020
  • COVID-19 Update #11
    March 18, 2020
  • COVID-19 Update #10
    March 13, 2020
  • COVID-19 Update #9
    March 11, 2020
  • COVID-19 Update #8
    March 3, 2020
  • COVID-19 Update #7
    March 2, 2020
  • COVID-19 Update #6
    February 27, 2020
  • Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Update #5
    February 11, 2020
  • Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Update #4
    February 10, 2020
  • Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Update #3
    February 4, 2020
  • Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Update #2
    January 29, 2020
  • Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Update #1
    January 24, 2020
Health Department fact sheets

COVID-19 fact sheets

  • Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
  • COVID-19 vaccines for children six-months to under five-years
  • COVID-19 vaccines for children five to 11 years
  • COVID-19 vaccines for 12-plus years
  • Self-isolation
  • Information for shelter service settings providers
  • Infection prevention and control in group home settings
  • Living in communal settings
  • Surveillance testing
Ontario Ministry of Health and Ministry of Long-Term Care and World Health Organization (WHO) guidance documents and signage
*NOTE: As the list of impacted countries is rapidly evolving, health professionals are encouraged to consult Tables 1 and 2 in the daily WHO situation report to help inform their decision making around whether or not to test a patient for COVID-19.

WHO situation reports

The Ministry of Health and Ministry of Long-Term Care have produced guidance documents for a number of health sectors related to COVID-19. These documents will be updated as necessary.

Access these sector specific documents

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  • Visitors: English | Simplified Chinese
Ontario Medical Association documents

Ontario Medical Association coronavirus summary of primary care guidance
January, 31, 2020 (V1)

Public Health Agency of Canada resources

COVID-19 vaccination resources

Toolkit for health care providers

Awareness resources

(Posters translated for English, French, Chinese)

  • For people who have travelled to the Province of Hubei, China
  • For people who have travelled to mainland China

Diseases of public health significance


Regular Health Department resources and services

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How healthy are Durham Region residents?

We use health indicators to monitor the health status of local residents. Health data for Durham Region comes from many sources, such as the Census, surveys and hospitals. 

Check out the latest Durham health statistics


Alerts and updates

Get the latest, local statistics on opioids in Durham Region including:

  • Weekly number of suspected opioid overdose calls received by Region of Durham Paramedic Services
  • Monthly number of confirmed opioid overdose emergency department visits
  • Annual number of opioid-related deaths

Durham Region Opioid Information System

Infectious disease surveillance

Durham Region outbreak status report Durham Region Flu Tracker

  • Quarterly update for selected infectious diseases
  • Summary of 2021/22 Influenza Season
FAX abouts
2023
  • Scabies
    March 17, 2023
  • XDR Shigella - Possible Sexual Transmission
    March 15, 2023
  • It's Time to Spring Forward and Change Your Batteries
    March 13, 2023
  • Durham OHT and Primary Care Network Durham Grand Rounds: Preventative Care - February 23, 2023
    February 17, 2023
  • Measles Preparedness
    February 15, 2023
  • "What's Up Doc?" Series - Volume 15, Number 4, January 2023
    January 30, 2023
  • Canada's New Guidance on Alcohol and Health
    January 24, 2023
  • Immunization Reminder Letter to Students sent in December 2022
    January 6, 2023
2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Update
    December 22, 2022
  • Update - Compounding Pharmacies, Operational Direction, COVID-19 Assessment and Treatment Centres, and Call for Pediatric Support
    November 30, 2022
  • Compounding Pharmacies, Operational Direction, COVID-19 Assessment and Treatment Centres, and Call for Pediatric Support
    November 21, 2022
  • Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) Salmonella associated with travel to Mexico
    November 16, 2022
  • Free Online Prenatal Classes
    November 9, 2022
  • Lyme Disease cases are rising in Durham Region
    November 8, 2022
  • Influenza Vaccine Supply Update
    November 7, 2022
  • Influenza Vaccines are Now Available for Everyone
    November 1, 2022
  • North Durham Breastfeeding Services
    October 31, 2022
  • "What's Up Doc?" Series - Volume 15, Number 3, October 2022
    October 26, 2022
  • It’s Time to Fall Back - Change your Batteries for the Fall!
    October 24, 2022
  • Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Update
    October 21, 2022
  • Viral Haemorrhagic Fever Including Ebola Virus
    October 14, 2022
  • Influenza Vaccine Available for High-Risk Individuals & Healthcare Workers
    October 6, 2022
  • Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Available for Children 6 months - 4 years of age
    September 29, 2022
  • Port Perry Office Reopening for Vaccine Order Pick Up
    September 23, 2022
  • Potassium iodide tablets in Durham
    September 22, 2022
  • Enterovirus D68
    September 21, 2022
  • Moderna Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Available
    September 13, 2022
  • Product Safety Update: Opening Ampoules for MMR(V) Diluent
    September 8, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccine - Expanded First Booster Eligibility for 5-11
    September 6, 2022
  • Aconite Poisoning Cases in Ontario
    September 6, 2022
  • Updated Pandemic Stockpile Guidelines
    August 30, 2022
  • School-Based Vaccines: Extended Eligibility Update
    August 24, 2022
  • Routine & High-Risk Immunizations: Extended Eligibility Update
    August 24, 2022
  • Product Update: Recombivax HB (Adult) for School Program
    August 15, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccination - It's a Great Time to Get on Board
    August 2, 2022
  • "What's Up Doc?" Series - Volume 15, Number 2, July 2022
    July 28, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Children 6 months - 5 years of age
    July 28, 2022
  • Monkeypox Educational Webinar for Health Care Providers - July 19, 2022
    July 14, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccine - Expanded Second Booster Eligibility for 18+
    July 14, 2022
  • Update: Revised Publicly Funded Immunization Schedules for Ontario is Now Available
  • July 11, 2022
  • Monkeypox Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Clinics
    July 5, 2022
  • Durham OHT and Primary Care Network Durham Town Hall - June 23, 2022
    June 21, 2022
  • Monkeypox Educational Webinar for Health Care Providers - June 23, 2022
    June 21, 2022
  • Monkeypox Now Reportable as a Disease of Public Health Significance
    June 21, 2022
  • Monitoring for Monkeypox - Update #2
    May 26, 2022
  • Monitoring for Monkeypox
    May 20, 2022
  • Community of Practice Series: Infection Prevention and Control in Primary Care Settings
    May 19, 2022
  • COVID-19 Assessment Centre Closures – By May 31, 2022
    May 13, 2022
  • Ministry of Health Refugee HealthLine
    May 11, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Fifth Dose Eligibility
    May 5, 2022
  • "What’s Up Doc?" Series - Volume 15, Number 1, April 2022
    April 29, 2022
  • Sexual Health Clinic Reopening
    April 28, 2022
  • Webinar - Prescribing Paxlovid in the Community
    April 26, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Novavax Nuvaxovid availability in Ontario
    April 21, 2022
  • Influenza Season is Done and the Vaccine Return Has Begun
    April 20, 2022
  • Botulism - Updated Guidance
    April 14, 2022
  • Tdap Maternal Program
    April 13, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Expanded Fourth Dose Eligibility
    April 7, 2022
  • Durham OHT and Primary Care Network Durham Town Hall - April 7, 2022
    April 6, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccine for 5 - 11-year-olds: Vaccine Hesitancy
    March 31, 2022
  • It’s Time to Spring Forward and Change Your Batteries
    March 25, 2022
  • Should I give DTaP-IPV-Hib or Tdap-IPV to my school aged patient?
    March 22, 2022
  • Update on School-Based Immunizations
    March 16, 2022
  • COVID-19 Therapeutic Clinic Update
    March 16, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Interval Post SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    March 3, 2022
  • Immunization Reminder Letter to Students sent in March 2022
    March 2, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility and Interval Updates
    February 18, 2022
  • Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program Restoration
    February 15, 2022
  • COVID-19 Therapeutic Clinic
    February 3, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility and Interval Updates
    January 21, 2022
  • Medical Exemptions to COVID-19 Vaccination
    January 4, 2022
2021
  • National Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty Shortage
    December 24, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Expanded Eligibility, Revised Intervals, and Referral Requirements
    December 17, 2021
  • Service Reduction and Closures
    December 15, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) Availability in Ontario
    December 10, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Expanded Third Dose Eligibility and Referrals for Special Populations
    December 6, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Children 5 – 11 years of age
    November 24, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Update Recommended Second Dose Interval
    November 19, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Allergy Clinic Referral Process
    November 9, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose Eligibility Expanded
    November 4, 2021
  • "What's Up Doc?" Series - Volume 14, Number 3, October 2021
    November 3, 2021
  • Influenza Vaccine is Now Available for Everyone
    November 1, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose Referrals Expanded: Immunosuppressant Medications Updated
    October 20, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose Referrals Expanded: List of Immunosuppressant Medications
    October 19, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine and Co-Administration with other Vaccines
    October 5, 2021
  • Influenza Vaccine Now Available for High-Risk Individuals
    October 1, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Primary Care Settings
    September 22, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose Referrals for Immunocompromised Update
    September 16, 2021
  • Program Restoration
    September 1, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Third Doses Referrals for Immunocompromised
    August 30, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Third doses and Expanded Youth Eligibility
    August 20, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Reminders and Moderna Transfer Update
    August 19, 2021
  • Clinic Reopening
    August 9, 2021
  • COVID-19 Mass Immunization Clinics Wind Down
    August 6, 2021
  • Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Frozen Mangoes
    August 6, 2021
  • Lyme Disease is rising in Durham Region
    August 4, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Walk-in Appointments Available
    July 28, 2021
  • RotaTeq® to Rotarix®
    July 23, 2021
  • "What's Up Doc?" Series - Volume 14, Number 2, July 2021
    July 20, 2021
  • Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine for Clients who are Housebound
    June 21, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine at Local Pharmacies
    May 28, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Booking Open for Individuals 12+
    May 26, 2021
  • Lyme Disease is still here!
    May 19, 2021
  • AstraZeneca Vaccine - On Pause
    May 12, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccination for Special Populations: High-Risk Children 12 to 15 Years of Age
    April 27, 2021
  • AstraZeneca Vaccine at Local Pharmacies
    April 23, 2021
  • Batch Order Available for School-based Immunizations
    April 16, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Update & Physician Reminders
    April 14, 2021
  • Tick Identification and Testing
    April 13, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Update
    April 8, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Update
    April 1, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Update
    March 31, 2021
  • Spring School-based Immunization Clinics Update
    March 26, 2021
  • Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine for Clients who are Housebound
    March 25, 2021
    • Client Load Template (COVax)(xlsx)
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Update
    March 23, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Update
    March 15, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Resource for Healthcare Providers
    March 15, 2021
  • Service Closures
    March 11, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Booking for Adult Recipients of Chronic Home Care
    March 6, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Booking for Adults 80 Years and Older
    March 3, 2021
  • Book your COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Now!
    March 3, 2021
  • Book your COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Now!
    March 1, 2021
  • Book your COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Now!
    February 22, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Update #1
    February 12, 2021
  • New eConsult for COVID-19 Vaccine Allergies Available to Health Care Providers
    February 9, 2021
  • Immunization Reminder Letter to Students will be sent in late February
    February 5, 2021
  • Update: Revised Ontario’s Publicly Funded Immunization Schedule is Now Available
    January 26, 2021
  • "What’s Up Doc?" Series - Volume 13, Number 4, January 2021
    January 22, 2021
  • Report of Adverse Event Following COVID-19 Vaccine
    January 5, 2021
2020
  • Nimenrix® or Menactra®
    December 14, 2020
  • Influenza Vaccine: Influsplit
    December 11, 2020
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Survey
    December 7, 2020
  • Quadrivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine Supply Update
    December 2, 2020
  • "What's Up Doc?" Volume 13, Number 3, October 2020
    November 2, 2020
  • Influenza Vaccine: Ordering Process Update
    October 30, 2020
  • Influenza arrives in Durham Region
    October 29, 2020
  • High-Dose Influenza Vaccine: Product Availability Update 2
    October 27, 2020
  • Transition from Zostavax® II to Shingrix®
    October 15, 2020
  • High-Dose Influenza Vaccine: Product Availability Update
    October 8, 2020
  • Influenza Vaccine
    September 25, 2020
  • COVID-19: Reopening of Schools
    September 18, 2020
  • Immunization Services During COVID-19
    September 16, 2020
  • "What's Up Doc?" Volume 13, Number 2, July 2020
    July 28, 2020
  • Clinics Reopening
    July 8, 2020
  • TB Medication Shortage
    June 18, 2020
  • COVID-19: Reopening Dental Practices
    June 17, 2020
  • COVID-19 Update #12
    March 27, 2020
  • COVID-19 Update #11
    March 18, 2020
  • COVID-19 Update #10
    March 13, 2020
  • COVID-19 Update #9
    March 11, 2020
  • COVID-19 Update #8
    March 3, 2020
  • COVID-19 Update #7
    March 2, 2020
  • COVID-19 Update #6
    February 27, 2020
  • Rifampin Shortage
    February 12, 2020
  • Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Update #5
    February 11, 2020
  • Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Update #4
    February 10, 2020
  • Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Update #3
    February 4, 2020
  • Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Update #2
    January 29, 2020
  • Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCov) Update #1
    January 24, 2020
  • Discontinuation of Rabies Immune Globulin-Sparing Protocol
    January 22, 2020
  • Hepatitis B Vaccine Packaging Has Changed!
    January 6, 2020

Forms

Naloxone distribution

Ontario Naloxone Program (ONP)

Eligible community agencies are now able to order naloxone kits from the Health Department to distribute to:

  • Individuals who are at risk of opioid overdose;
  • Friends and family members of individuals at risk of opioid overdose;
  • Newly released inmates at risk of opioid overdose

How to become a registered naloxone distribution site

To determine eligibility please complete the ONP Eligibility Application. Once you complete this application, a representative from Durham Region Health Department will contact you.

Application form

Current sites

Monthly order form   Reporting form

Assessment

  • Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale Assessment tool
    Instructions
  • Enhanced 18-month well-baby visit: Durham Region community support checklist referral options
Order

Vaccines

Order influenza vaccines online


The forms below are for print purposes only.

  • Act-Hib Vaccine: High-Risk Client Order Form
  • Hepatitis A Vaccine: High-Risk Client Order Form
  • Hepatitis B Vaccine: High-Risk Client Order Form
  • HPV9 Vaccine: High-Risk Client Order Form
  • Meningococcal Vaccine: High-Risk Order Form
  • Monthly Vaccine Order Form
  • School Based Vaccines: Individual Client Grade 7-12
    (Men-C-ACYW-135, HB and HPV9 Vaccines)
  • School-Based Vaccines: Batch Order Form
    (Men-C-ACYW-135, HB and HPV9 Vaccines)

Annual fridge inspections

Annual fridge inspections typically occur between the summer months of June to August. You will be contacted by a Durham Region Health Department (DRHD) nurse to schedule an inspection time. If you have obtained a new fridge, contact us at 905-668-7711 extension 3063 to arrange fridge inspection prior to storing publicly funded vaccines.

If you have questions or concerns about your upcoming fridge inspection, please call 905-668-7711 extension 3063.


Referral
  • Breastfeeding services referral form
  • COVID-19 vaccine allergy and viral vector vaccine clinic patient referral form
  • Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program referral form
  • Perinatal Mood Disorder (PMD) Care Pathway
Reporting
  • Adverse event following immunization (AEFI) report form
    (Right click the link above and select "Save link/target as" to download.)
  • Animal bite/exposure reporting Fillable form | Printable form
  • Animal disease reporting form for veterinarians
  • Cold chain incident instructions
  • Diseases of public health significance notification form
    • Diseases of public health significance
  • Immunization record update form for parents
  • Immunization: Statement of medical exemption for child attending child care
  • Immunization: Statement of medical exemption for child attending school
  • Health care worker influenza immunization coverage reporting form (DOC)
    Questions and answers
  • Naloxone reporting form
  • Pharmacy temperature log submission form
  • Vaccine cold chain inventory worksheet
  • Vaccine return form

Tools and guidance documents

Alcohol, opioids and smoking

Patch for Patch Program (Opioids)

  • Return Policy FAQs for health professionals
  • Return Policy FAQs for patients
  • Patch Return Record Sheet
  • Safeguarding our Communities Act (Patch for Patch Return Policy), 2015
  • Patch-For-Patch Fentanyl Return Program: Fact Sheet

Smoking

  • Algorithm for Tailoring Pharmacotherapy in Primary Care Setting
  • Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada website
  • Tobacco screening, Brief Contact Intervention, the 5A’s
  • Tobacco Use Intervention 5A pocket card
Concussions

The Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport is responsible for implementing Rowan’s Law. Please visit their website for information from the Ontario Government regarding this legislation.

  • Know the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport.
  • Follow the return-to-sport strategy or return to school strategy for players who have had a concussion. Children are only safe to return after a doctor says so.
  • Find other resources on concussions for health care professionals from Parachute Canada.
  • Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport.
Dental and oral health
Ontario Works Dental Benefits - Adult Ontario Works Recipients
Illness, infection and disease

Spore testing (biological monitoring)

Diseases of public health significance

Diseases of public health significance notification form

  • Botulism - Guide for Health Care Professionals
  • Ebola Virus Disease
  • Enterovirus D68
  • General Reprocessing Guidelines
  • Hepatitis C: Recommendations for public health response in Ontario - PHO
  • Hepatitis C: Infectious Diseases Protocol
  • Hepatitis C: CATIE website information
  • Infection control in institutions
  • Infectious Disease Trends in Ontario Interactive Tool
  • Influenza: Durham Region's Pandemic Plan
  • Influenza: MOHLTC
  • Lyme Disease: PHO
  • Lyme Disease: CDC
  • MERS-CoV Guidance for Health Workers and Health Sector Employers,  MOHLTC
  • Ontario Respiratory Pathogen Bulletin
  • PIDAC Best Practices Documents
  • Rabies: Management of Potential Exposures Guideline, 2018
  • Rabies Virus: PHO
  • Respiratory Infection Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Homes: A Guide
  • Canadian TB Standards 8th Edition, 2022
  • Tuberculosis Screening Recommendations for Residents of Long-Term Care & Retirement Homes
Immunization and vaccines
  • Immunization: Canadian Guide Evergreen Edition
  • Immunization: Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidelines
  • Health Care Provider Qs & As: Information for the 2022/2023 Influenza Season
  • Influenza vaccine information for individuals 6 months to 64 years of age
  • Influenza information for individuals > 65 years of age
  • Publicly Funded Immunization Schedules for Ontario (Updated June 2022)
Potassium iodide (KI) tablets
  • Potassium Iodide (KI) Guidelines
  • RadBlock™ Potassium Iodide Tablets USP, 65 mg (Patient information sheet)
Pregnancy, babies and toddlers
  • Child Health News 2019 Edition
    A Health Department publication for health and social service providers with up-to-date information related to child health.
  • Enhanced 18-month well-baby visit pathway
  • Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program
  • Preconception Health Screening Tool
  • Preconception health: Infographic
  • Preconception Care Booklet
  • Preconception Health: Optimizing Health fact sheet
Sexual health and sexually transmitted infections
  • Chlamydia/gonorrhea treatment recommendations
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections: Canadian Guidelines

Learning and educational opportunities

Fall prevention
Positive Steps Works logo

If you are a care provider working with older adults, take our e-course to prevent falls and injuries for your clients or family members.

Positive Steps Work e-course

Technology FAQs

Infection control
  • PHO - IPAC Online Learning Modules
  • Personal Protective Equipment Video
  • Hand Hygiene: Just Clean Your Hands - PHO
Vaccine storage and handling

Launch the Link 'n' Learn online learning module

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