Originally posted January 4, 2021. Last updated December 20, 2022 *NEW*
Resources related to COVID-19 vaccinations based on most recent information shared with AFHTO.
Government Resources (Provincial and Federal)
General Resources
- COVID + Flu + RVS Toolkit: Flu Fact sheet English and French, RSV Fact Sheet English and French, Covid Booster Fact Sheet Fall 2022 English and French. Flu Social Assets Toolkit and Booster Eligibility Calculator Toolkit | Ministry of Health, November 21, 2022
- Chief Medical Officer of Health Memo on Omicron Summer Increase | Ministry of Health, July 21, 2022
- Public Health Units Medical Officers of Health and COVID-19 Vaccine Delegates List | Ministry of Health, July 22, 2022
- Vaccine Distribution Plan: Update and Plans for Phase 2 | Ministry of Health, Apr. 6, 2021
- Vaccine Distribution Plan: Moving to Phase 2 of the Plan | Ministry of Health, Mar. 6, 2021
- Vaccination Distribution Plan | Ministry of Health, Jan. 13, 2021
- Ontario Health Unit Vaccination Plans | List compiled by the Toronto Star, Mar. 1, 2021
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Guidance documents and clinical resources
- COVID-19 Vaccines Information Sheet: Bivalent Booster English and French | MOH November 21, 2022
- COVID-19 Vaccine Data Update | MOH August 29 2022
- COVID-19 Vaccine Inventory Update| MOH, Jan. 25, 2022
- COVID-19 Vaccine-Relevant Information and Planning Resources | Ministry of Health site, updated Dec. 20, 2022
- Immunization Services during Covid-19 Update | Ministry of Health, Updated on October 21, 2021
- CPIN Vaccine Study e-brochure English Version / French Version | Public Health Agency of Canada, October 19, 2021
- CPIN COVID Study | Public Health Agency of Canada, October 19, 2021
- COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Consent Form | Ministry of Health, update Aug. 17, 2021
- COVID-19: Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidance | Ministry of Health, May 19, 2021
- Guidance for Employers Managing Workers with Symptoms within 48 Hours of COVID-19 Immunization| Ministry of Health, May 18, 2021
- Pausing Rollout of AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine (AZ) Memo | MOH, May 14, 2021
- Q&As for AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine for Health Care Providers | MOH, May 14, 2021
- COVID-19 vaccines and workplace health and safety | Government of Ontario, May 11, 2021
- Vaccine-Induced Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia (VITT) Following Adenovirus Vector COVID-19 Vaccination: Interim Guidance for Healthcare Professionals in the Outpatient Setting| Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, May 10, 2021
- Guidance on Phase 2 Prioritization for COVID-19 Vaccination | Ministry of Health, updated Apr. 27, 2021
- Guidance for Primary Care Providers – Adenopathy Related to to Vaccination | OH & Cancer Care Ontario, Apr. 16, 2021
- Toolkit for Health Care Providers | PHAC
- Planning Immunization Clinics | Government of Canada
- Moderna Community Vaccination Clinics: KFLA Lessons Learned | Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (KFLA) Public Health, March 2021
- Ethical framework for COVID-19 vaccine distribution| Ministry of Health, Dec. 30, 2020
- Recommendations on the use of COVID-19 vaccines| Government of Canada, Dec. 23, 2020
- General COVID-19 vaccine guidance | Ministry of Health, Dec. 14, 2020
- includes COVID-19 About Vaccines; Guidance for Vaccinated Health Care Workers; COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sheet;COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Process and Safety; COVID-19 Vaccine Availability and Rollout; COVID-19 Vaccine Administration
- COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Consent Form | Ministry of Health, Dec. 30, 2020
- Report on Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) | Public Health Ontario, Jan. 2021
- includes COVID-19 About Vaccines; Guidance for Vaccinated Health Care Workers; COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sheet;COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Process and Safety; COVID-19 Vaccine Availability and Rollout; COVID-19 Vaccine Administration
- Guidance on the prioritization of initial doses of COVID-19 vaccine(s) | National Advisory Committee on Immunization, Dec. 18, 2020
- A Caregiver's guide to safeguarding school-aged children's health through vaccination | Centre for Vaccine Preventable Diseases, September 2021
Planning Immunization for Specific Groups
- Increasing Booster Dose Vaccination for Immunocompromised Individuals materials| Ministry of Health, May 27, 2022
- Pregnant Individuals Resources
- Covid-19_Vaccine for Pregnant Individuals - Key Messages (EN) | Ministry of Health, October 25, 2021
- Covid-19_Vaccine_for_Pregnant_Individuals_-_Key Messages (FR) | Ministry of Health, October 25, 2021
- I am pregnant or breastfeeding. Should I get the Covid-19 Vaccine? | Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health, January 25, 2022
- School-age Children Resources
- Maintaining immunizations for school-age children during Covid-19 Report | Centre for Vaccine Preventable Diseases, September 2021
- maintaining_immunizations_for_school-age_children_during_covid-19_report_infographics_package.pdf | Centre for Vaccine Preventable Diseases, September 2021
- Children and Youth Resources
- COVID-19 Vaccines Information Sheets: Children ages six months to under five years – EN and FR| Ministry of Health, August 23, 2022
- COVID-19 Vaccine Facts Q&A For Children Under 5 | Ministry of Health, July 22, 2022
- Ministry of Health Toolkit - Fact Sheet EN and FR | Poster EN and FR | MOH, February 10, 2022
- Memo to Health Stakeholders 5-11 Renewed Focus | MOH, February 10, 2022
- Parent Homework Campaign | Children's Health Coalition and SickKids, February 10, 2022
- Getting Kids Back to Being Kids: COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children 5-11 - session recording, slides and resources - OCFP CoP, Nov. 26, 2021
- The Safety and Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccines for Youth (Q&A)- EN and FR| MOH, July 19, 2021
- COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sheet: For Youth (Age 12-17) | MOH, updated August 17, 2021
- What Youth Need to Know About their Appointment | MOH, May 19, 2021
- COVID-19 Vaccine Youth (Age 12-17) Consent Form | MOH, updated August 17, 2021
- Recommendations on Exceptions to Extended Dose Intervals | MOH Vaccine Clinical Advisory Group (VCAG), Mar. 26, 2021
- Prioritizing HCWs for COVID-19 Vaccination | MOH, Jan. 8, 2021
- Immunization In Long-term Care and Retirement Homes | MOH, Jan. 18, 2021
- Checklist for Engaging Indigenous Communities with COVID Vaccine Implementation | IPHCC, Jan 2021
- Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for special populations, Jan. 8, 2021
NGO and Non-Profit Resources
Guidance documents and clinical resources
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COVID-19 Vaccine Billing Codes for Primary Care | OMA, updated January 20, 2022; for ongoing updates, please visit OMA's site (gated)
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COVID-19 Immunization Reconciliation Tool | eHealth Centre of Excellence, June 2021
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Information & Toolkit on COVID-19 Vaccines for Ontario Youth | CMHO, June 1, 2021
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Tips for Planning your drive-through vaccination clinic | Rideau FHT & OMD, May 20, 2021
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Deciding whether to provide the COVID-19 vaccine in your practice | OMA, Apr. 7, 2021
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Providing COVID-19 vaccines through your practice | OMA, Apr. 15, 2021
- Toronto Region Vaccine HR Strategy | HHR Sub-group, Toronto Health Sector Leadership Table, Mar. 9, 2021
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COVID-19 Immunization Toolkit for Primary Care Offices in Canada | Primary Care Innovation Support Unit
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Vaccination in Primary Care: Rollout & Identifying vaccine-eligible patients | CEP, Apr. 7, 2021
- COVID-19 Vaccination In Canada: An Educational Series For Primary Care Professionals - Modules | University of Toronto DFCM & the OCFP
- Vaccination Clinic Training Materials *| McMaster FHT, Jan. 28, 2021
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COVaxON Guidance
- COVaxON Training | OMD
- Training Webinar Recording | OMD & MOH, Mar. 16, 2021
- Training sessions (ongoing) | OMD
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AFHTO updates:
- Ministry Communications Toolkit, OCFP Resources and Science Table Brief on Primary Care Webinar- October 31, 2022
- First boosters open for children 5- to 11-years-old, updated public health guidance going into the fall - September 1, 2022
- Vaccines for Under 5, Second Boosters, Monkeypox- July 25, 2022
- Vaccine and Monkeypox updates - July 15, 2022
- Monkeypox Update, Planning Vaccination for the Under 5 and Please Fill in a Quick Survey - May 24, 2022
- COVID-19 Outpatient Therapies, Vaccination Updates and Other Updates- Feb. 4, 2022
- A Challenging Start to 2022, More Resources and a Continued Call to Get More Shots in Arms- Jan. 7, 2022
- “All Hands On Deck” Vaccination, Omicron Update, and Other COVID-19 Resources - Dec. 17, 2021
- Resources and Tools for the Rollout of Vaccines for 5–11-Year-Olds
- Aug. 24 Update on COVID Vaccines and Resources
- Pause of first doses of AstraZeneca/COVIDSHIELD Update
- Browse older AFHTO Vaccine Roll-out updates here
- Recommendations for Immunizing Special Populations | OCFP, Jan 20, 2021
- Community of Practice session on COVID Questions and Answers | OCFP, Dec. 11, 2020
Supporting Patients: Shareables
- Resources for Indigenous community vaccine rollout & hesitancy * | AIFHT, SLFNA Mar. 10, 2021
- Includes communications materials, COVID-19 vaccine rollout update
- Answering Patient Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines (Sample E-mail) | OCFP, Jan 8, 2021
- Information sheet for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals | Unity Health Toronto, Jan. 2021
- COVID-19 vaccine Science including addressing patient questions about the vaccines | compiled by CEP, last updated Dec. 24, 2020
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Videos from AFHTO members:
- Myths and misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine | Dr. Sean Blaine, STAR FHT, Jan. 21, 2021
- All About the COVID-19 Vaccines with Dr Shaffaf & Dr Robinson | Drs Jami Shaffaf and Sean Robinson, Wawa FHT, Jan. 21, 2021
- Parry Sound Family Health team - COVID-19 Vaccines | Dr. Prichard, Parry Sound FHT, Feb. 2, 2021
- Vaccines with Dr. Dan | Dr. Dan Houpt, Peterborough FHT, Jan. 29, 2021
- For more COVID-19 vaccinations resources for patients, public and caregivers, click here
Information
- The Science Behind Vaccine Dose Intervals: Answering Healthcare Worker Questions| Ontario Hospital Association video, Feb. 2021
Human Resources
Recommendations
- Guidance for Employers Managing Workers with Symptoms within 48 Hours of COVID-19 Immunization| Ministry of Health, May 18, 2021
- Can Employers Make Vaccinations Mandatory? **| McDonald HR Law
- Webinar recording & templated resources | Jan. 18, 2021
- Memo & templated resources | Dec. 23, 2020
Policies and Papers
- Guiding Considerations for a Safe, Accessible and Equitable COVID-19 Vaccination Framework in Ontario| OMA, Dec. 15, 2020
Webinars
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Past Webinars:
- The COVID-19 Pivot: Vaccine update for family physicians | CFPC, Jan. 12, 2021
- Public Health Agency of Canada COVID-19 Vaccine webinars | NCCID, Dec. 18 & 30, 2020
- COVID-19 Vaccine Foundations for Health Care Providers webinar | AMMI, Dec. 14 2020
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Disclaimer: The information in this resource centre represents general guidance developed by AFHTO and their partners, gathered through a rapid, non-systematic scan of relevant and valuable guidelines with an intent to support you in a timely fashion. The information reflects best knowledge at the time of writing and is subject to revision based on rapidly changing circumstances and conditions. As new best practice evidence emerges, recommendations may evolve. The resources above should be considered supplementary guidance and are not meant to replace clinical judgement or organizational directives.