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Monkeypox

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

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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

Monkeypox testing

Approval for monkeypox testing is not required. Health care providers can submit monkeypox 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 monkeypox samples.

Monkeypox can be tested by viral culture of scab/lesion, nasopharyngeal/throat swab, urine, serum, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or tissue.
Monkeypox virus PCR results will be issued up to 2 days from receipt at PHOL testing site in Toronto.
Reports are reported to ordering health care providers indicated on the requisition. At this time all Monkeypox-related testing results are reported to the Ministry of Health.
All specimens requesting Monkeypox testing are using the Monkeypox PCR assay at PHOL. Orthopoxvirus PCR will only be used in circumstances when the Monkeypox PCR assay results require further clarification.
All Monkeypox virus-related PCR results from PHO’s Laboratory will be considered final.
Specimens for which only a SINGLE Monkeypox target is detected and indeterminate/not detected for the second target, or indeterminate for both targets will undergo review and further investigation unless they occur in patients for whom there were other specimens submitted and in which Monkeypox virus was detected.
Invalid Monkeypox PCR results from testing conducted at PHO’s Laboratory are also reported as final, in which case submission of another specimen is recommended if clinically indicated.

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

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

Report all suspect cases of monkeypox to Durham Region Health Department by:

Fax the Diseases of Public Health Significance Notification Form to 905-666-6215
OR
Call 905-668-2020 or 1-800-841-2729 ext. 2996 (during business hours)
905-576-9991 or 1-800-372-1104 (after hours)

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 monkeypox in health care settings

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

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 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 Signage Patients: English* \| Simplified Chinese 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

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 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

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

Signage

Patients: English | Simplified Chinese
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)

Diseases of public health significance

COVID-19 institutional outbreaks in Durham Region infographic

Regular Health Department resources and services

Order free print resources for your clients

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

FAX abouts

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
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

Order

Naloxone kit order form (for registered sites)

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 ext. 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 ext. 3063.

Forms are for print purposes only.

Referral

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

Tools and guidance documents

Alcohol, opioids and smoking

Alcohol

Alcohol screening, Brief Intervention and Referral (SBIR)

Patch for Patch Program (Opioids)

Smoking

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.