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Universal Influenza Immunization Program (UIIP)

Universal Influenza Immunization Program (UIIP) Implementation Package 2011/2012

All individuals aged 6 months or older, who live, work or attend school in Ontario, are encouraged to receive the publicly-funded influenza vaccine through the Universal Influenza Immunization Program (UIIP). Specific materials have been developed. Use the information that best describes your organization.


National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) Update – 2011/2012

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has released the Statement on Seasonal Influenza Vaccine for 2011-2012.

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care supports the following recommendations made by NACI:

These recommendations differ from the product monographs for the publicly funded vaccines. It is recommended that health care providers administering the vaccine be made aware of the contents of the relevant product monographs.



Access information and materials for:

Health Care Providers

Health Care Provider letter
General fact sheet

Influenza Vaccine Ordering:

Health care provider order form

If you are outside the "M" Postal Code please submit your vaccine order form to your local public health unit.

If your organization is within the "M" Postal Code, submit your vaccine order form via fax to the Ontario Government Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Services (OGPMSS).

Ontario Government Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Service (OGPMSS)
Tel.: 416 327-0837
Fax: 416 327-0818
Public Hospital

Public hospital letter
General fact sheet

Influenza Vaccine Ordering:

Health care provider order form

If you are outside the "M" Postal Code please submit your vaccine order form to your local public health unit.

If your organization is within the "M" Postal Code, submit your vaccine order form via fax to the Ontario Government Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Services (OGPMSS).

Ontario Government Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Service (OGPMSS)
Tel.: 416 327-0837
Fax: 416 327-0818

Data Collection by Ontario Public Hospitals:

Please report your health care worker immunization rates as of November 15, 2011 and submit them to your local public health unit:
Seasonal Influenza Immunization Rates at Ontario Public Hospitals data collection form [WORD DOC]

Depending on the type of influenza immunization clinic (i.e., reimbursable or non-reimbursable) at your hospital please complete the appropriate vaccine utilization form and submit it to your local public health unit:

Non-reimbursable immunization clinic for staff:
Vaccine Utilization Report for non-reimbursable clinics

Reimbursable immunization clinic for the general public:
Vaccine Utilization Invoice for reimbursable clinics

General Information about Non-Reimbursable and Reimbursable Clinics:

For general information about non-reimbursable clinics please review the letter to Regulated Health Care Professionals Holding Non-Reimbursable Clinics.

For general information about reimbursable clinics please review the letter to Regulated Health Care Professionals Holding Reimbursable Clinics.

Long-Term Care Home

Long-Term Care Home letter
Fluad® fact sheet
General fact sheet

Influenza Vaccine Ordering :

Health care provider order form

Fluad®:

Long-Term Care Homes will receive their allotment of Fluad® vaccine for residents aged 65 years or older through an autoshipment. This vaccine does not need to be ordered.

Agriflu® and Vaxigrip®:

Please use the health care provider order form or contact your local public health unit to order Agriflu® or Vaxigrip® for the following groups:

  • LTCH residents less than 65 years or age;
  • LTCH staff regardless of age;
  • Retirement home residents or staff regardless of age; or to community clients who attend any community-based clinics offered by the LTCH

If you are outside the "M" Postal Code please submit your vaccine order form to your local public health unit.

If your organization is within the "M" Postal Code, submit your vaccine order form via fax to the Ontario Government Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Services (OGPMSS).

Ontario Government Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Service (OGPMSS)
Tel.: 416 327-0837
Fax: 416 327-0818

Data Collection by Long-Term Care Homes:

Please report your health care worker and Long-Term Care Home resident immunization rates as of November 15, 2011 and submit them to your local public health unit:
Seasonal Influenza Immunization Rates at Long-Term Care Homes data collection form [WORD DOC]

Depending on the type of influenza immunization clinic (i.e., reimbursable or non-reimbursable) at your hospital please complete the appropriate vaccine utilization form and submit it to your local public health unit:

Non-reimbursable immunization clinic for staff:
Vaccine Utilization Report for non-reimbursable clinics

Reimbursable immunization clinic for the general public:
Vaccine Utilization Invoice for reimbursable clinics

General Information about Non-Reimbursable and Reimbursable Clinics:

For general information about non-reimbursable clinics please review the letter to Regulated Health Care Professionals Holding Non-Reimbursable Clinics.

For general information about reimbursable clinics please review the letter to Regulated Health Care Professionals Holding Reimbursable Clinics.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy letter
General fact sheet

Data Collection and Reimbursement Requirements for Pharmacies:

Vaccine utilization invoice for pharmacies

Available Health Care Agencies:

In order for a pharmacy to host an influenza immunization clinic the pharmacy must retain the services of a health care agency that is located in the same public health unit jurisdiction as the pharmacy and has prequalified with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Prequalified Organization (e.g. Workplace, Health Care Agency, Retirement Home or Other Organization)

Non-reimbursable letter
General fact sheet

Influenza Vaccine Ordering:

Order form

If you are outside the "M" Postal Code please submit your vaccine order form to your local public health unit.

If your organization is within the "M" Postal Code, submit your vaccine order form via fax to the Ontario Government Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Services (OGPMSS).

Ontario Government Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Service (OGPMSS)
Tel.: 416 327-0837
Fax: 416 327-0818

Required Data Collection by Prequalified Organizations:

Please complete a Vaccine Utilization Report after each clinic and submit it to your local public health unit.

Organizations offering Community Influenza Clinics (Reimbursable)

Reimbursable letter
General fact sheet

Data Collection and Reimbursement Requirements:

Vaccine utilization invoice

Influenza Vaccine Ordering:

Health care provider order form

If you are outside the "M" Postal Code please submit your vaccine order form to your local public health unit.

If your organization is within the "M" Postal Code, submit your vaccine order form via fax to the Ontario Government Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Services (OGPMSS).

Ontario Government Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Service (OGPMSS)
Tel.: 416 327-0837
Fax: 416 327-0818
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
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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.