COVID-19 Vaccination Information

Originally posted January 4, 2021. Last updated July 19, 2021 *NEW*

Resources related to COVID-19 vaccinations based on most recent information shared with AFHTO.

Government Resources (Provincial and Federal)

General Resources 

• 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

Guidance documents and clinical resources  *NEW*

• COVID-19 Vaccine-Relevant Information and Planning Resources | Ministry of Health site, updated July 19, 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
• Guidance on Phase 2 Prioritization for COVID-19 Vaccination | Ministry of Health, updated Mar. 23, 2021
• COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Consent Form | Ministry of Health,  Jan. 23, 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
• Guidance on the prioritization of initial doses of COVID-19 vaccine(s) | National Advisory Committee on Immunization, Dec. 18, 2020

Planning Immunization for Specific Groups

• Youth Resources
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sheet: For Youth (Age 12-17) | MOH, updated June 22, 2021
  • What Youth Need to Know About their Appointment | MOH, May 19, 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Youth (Age 12-17) Consent Form | MOH, May 21, 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 

• Information & Toolkit on COVID-19 Vaccines for Ontario Youth | CMHO, June 1, 2021

• Tips for Planning your drive-through vaccination clinic | Rideau FHT & OMD, May 20, 2021

• Deciding whether to provide the COVID-19 vaccine in your practice | OMA, Apr. 7, 2021

• Providing COVID-19 vaccines through your practice | OMA, Apr. 15, 2021

• COVID-19 Vaccine Billing Codes for Primary Care | OMA, Apr. 15, 2021

• Toronto Region Vaccine HR Strategy | HHR Sub-group, Toronto Health Sector Leadership Table, Mar. 9, 2021

• COVID-19 Immunization Toolkit for Primary Care Offices in Canada | Primary Care Innovation Support Unit

• 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 

• COVaxON Guidance

  • Training Webinar Recording | OMD & MOH, Mar. 16, 2021
  • Training sessions (ongoing) | OMD

• AFHTO updates:

  • 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

• 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

• 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

Some resources have restricted access: * Members-only resources, ** Triad-only resources

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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.