Influenza information for Ontario health care providers

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Status update

Last reviewed: April 16, 2013
Last updated: April 16, 2013

Influenza activity has declined to expected levels for this time of year.

The ministry will not provide additional risk based information until the start of the 2013-2014 influenza season.

For information about influenza A (H7N9), please see Influenza A(H7N9) Virus in China.

For more detailed surveillance information, please review the Ontario Respiratory Virus Bulletin.


 
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Flu bulletins

Get the latest surveillance reports.

 
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Resources

There are a number of resources that health workers and health sector employers can turn to for guidance this influenza season.

 
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Continuing Medical Education (CME) for Physicians

To help manage the hectic flu season by encouraging immunization, an accredited education program has once again been developed. This education program includes information on the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommendations for 2012/2013.

 
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Online Education Program for Nurses

This education program includes information on the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommendations for 2012/2013.

 

For More Information
For information about flu

Call the ServiceOntario INFOline at 1-877-844-1944
TTY 1-800-387-5559
TTY (Toronto) 416-327-4282
Hours of operation : 8:30am - 5:00pm

To speak with a registered nurse

Visit Telehealth Ontario or call 1-866-797-0000
TTY: 1-866-797-0007
Hours of operation : 24 hours, 7 days a week

To find health care options in your community

Visit ontario.ca/healthcareoptions or call 1-866-330-6206.

To find a health care provider

If you don’t have a health care provider, you can register for the Health Care Connect program. Visit ontario.ca/healthcareconnect or call 1-800-445-1822.