COVID-19 Vaccination Information

Originally posted January 4, 2021. Last updated January 22, 2021 *NEW*

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

Government Resources (Provincial and Federal)

General Resources

• COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Plan | Ministry of Health,  Jan. 13, 2021

Guidance documents

• COVID-19 Vaccine-Relevant Information and Planning Resources| Ministry of Health site, updated Jan. 7, 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 *NEW*

• Prioritizing HCWs for COVID-19 Vaccination | Ministry of Health, Jan. 8, 2021
• Immunization In Long-term Care and Retirement Homes | Ministry of Health, 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

• AFHTO updates:

  • January 22nd Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out
  • January 15th Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out
  • January 8th Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out
• 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

• 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
• For more COVID-19 vaccinations resources for patients, public and caregivers, click here

Human Resources

Recommendations

• Can Employers Make Vaccinations Mandatory? **| McDonald HR Law, 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.