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Universal Influenza Immunization Program (UIIP)

Welcome to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) Universal Influenza Immunization Program (UIIP), 2006-2007.

The first program of its kind in North America, the UIIP was officially launched in the fall 2000 as part of the commitment to protect and promote the health of Ontarians. This is the seventh consecutive year of the program. Individuals aged 6 months or older who live, work or attend school in Ontario are eligible to receive the publicly funded influenza vaccine.

All eligible Ontarians can receive free flu shots from their physicians and through community influenza clinics offered by public health units, Community Health Centres (CHCs), Community Care Access Centres (CCACs), public hospitals, Long-Term Care Homes (LTCHs), pharmacy-sponsored clinics as well as employer-sponsored clinics across the province.

Influenza implementation packages have been developed for the following providers and clinic types :

Physicians
Reimbursable clinics
Non-reimbursable clinics
Pharmacy-based clinics

Each package is password protected. Passwords can be obtained by calling INFOline at 1 877 844 1944 or e-mailing UIIP@moh.gov.on.ca

Reimbursable clinics – In order to be eligible for reimbursement from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, the community clinic must be held by :

Public hospitals
Long-term care homes
Community Care Access Centre
Community Health Centre
Pharmacies using prequalified nursing agencies

Clinics must be :

Open to the public
Widely advertisied in the community
Publicly funded vaccine must be used
Immunication must be free of charge to recipients
MOHLTC must not be billed for these immunization through another mechanism

Non-reimbursable clinics : The administration of influenza vaccine in all other clinics including workplace clinics , is not eligible for reimbursement by the MOHLTC.

Note : for health care agencies that have vaccine supply related concerns or questions, please contact the public health unit(s) where vaccine will be obtained for clinics to be held outside the 'M' postal code or the Ontario Government Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Service (OGPMSS) where vaccine will be obtained for clinics to be held inside the 'M' postal code.

For any questions or concerns related to the UIIP, please contact your local public health unit.