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Informații COVID-19

ONTARIO RESPIRATORY VIRUS TOOL

The Ontario Respiratory Virus Tool provides comprehensive epidemiological information on respiratory virus activity in Ontario, including COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and other respiratory viruses. Explore respiratory virus data including case trends, outcomes (hospital bed occupancy, ICU bed occupancy, and deaths), laboratory testing, and outbreaks.

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INFLUENZA

Universal Influenza Immunization Program (UIIP) - Organizations must apply annually to provide vaccines through the Ministry of Health's UIIP, unless they receive other publicly funded vaccines (excluding the COVID-19 vaccine). Select here for the latest Influenza Information for Health Professionals regarding vaccines and treatment from Toronto Public Health.

Homebound vaccination program - Toronto Paramedic Services (TPS) will be providing Flu and COVID vaccines to homebound patients. Please note the definition of homebound includes: Those having medical, cognitive, or psychosocial needs/conditions that inhibits them from visiting a pharmacy or their primary care provider to receive their influenza vaccination. To refer a patient, please download and complete this spreadsheet and submit to TPS.

Where to go for care in North York

Select here for a resource to share with patients on where to go for care in North York.

Tips for managing symptoms at homes - advice for parents and caregivers

Respiratory viruses | Toronto Public Health

Cough | AboutKidsHealth

Fever | AboutKidsHealth

Flu | AboutKidsHealth

Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) | AboutKidsHealth

Flu (influenza): Symptoms and treatment | Public Health Agency of Canada

The flu | Ontario Ministry of Health

Influenza (Flu) Fact Sheet | Toronto Public Health

Influenza vaccine

COVID-19

Guidance on COVID-19 vaccines for 2024-25

COVID-19: Vaccines, Treatments and Testing Summary Information for Family Physicians | Ontario College of Family Physicians

Availability of COVID-19 vaccines for 2024-25

Community pharmacies - Select here for a list of pharmacies providing paediatric (under 5-years-old and under 2-years-old) COVID-19 vaccines across Toronto. Availability may change so clients should call ahead to confirm.

Health care providers - Eligible health care providers enrolled in Toronto Public Health's COVID-19 vaccination program can order vaccines here once available. Select here to check if you are eligible.

Homebound vaccination program - Toronto Paramedic Services (TPS) will be providing Flu and COVID vaccines to homebound patients. Please note the definition of homebound includes: Those having medical, cognitive, or psychosocial needs/conditions that inhibits them from visiting a pharmacy or their primary care provider to receive their Influenza Vaccination. To refer a patient, please download and complete the spreadsheet here and submit to TPS.

Find information for health care providers on Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine program for the current respiratory season here.

For questions about COVID-19 vaccine storage and handling, vaccine ordering and local distribution, please email: COVIDVaccineOrder@toronto.ca.

Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) - RATs can be ordered through the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Supply Portal. Free RATs will continue to be available for those who are eligible through select healthcare settings (e.g., pharmacies) while supplies last.

PCR tests - PCR testing is available for select eligible groups (including people eligible for COVID-19 treatments). Please refer eligible groups with COVID symptoms to COVID assessment centres and/or testing locations.

Public Health Ontario (PHO) requisition form - Download requisition form here for PCR testing in office.

For the latest information from Toronto Public Health on how to access COVID-19 testing, please select here.

COVID-19

COVID-19 treatment | Ontario Health - Information for health care providers on the use of select drug therapies for the management of adult patients with confirmed COVID-19 across all disease severities.

FAQs on antiviral therapy for adults with mild to moderate COVID-19 | Ontario Health

Paxlovid

Assessment and prescription via primary care, select pharmacies and/or UHN Connected Care Hub

Paxlovid Prescribing & Drug Interaction Information | HIV Clinic (Immunodeficiency Clinic)

Nirmatrelvir/ Ritonavir (PaxlovidTM) What Prescribers and Pharmacists Need to Know | University of Toronto, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

Remdesivir

Assessment and prescription via primary care, select pharmacies and/or UHN Connected Care Hub

Referral to closest Ontario Health atHome branch for administration. Select here for referral forms and procedures.

Where to go for care in North York

Select here for a resource to share with patients on where to go for care in North York.

Tips for managing symptoms at homes - advice for parents and caregivers

COVID-19: What to do if you have symptoms | Toronto Public Health

Respiratory viruses | Toronto Public Health

Cough | AboutKidsHealth

Fever | AboutKidsHealth

COVID-19 Testing

RSV vaccine

RSV

NACI makes the following recommendations for public health decisions:

NACI recommends RSV immunization programs for adults 75 years of age and older, particularly for those who are at increased risk of severe RSV disease. (Strong recommendation)

NACI recommends RSV immunization programs for adults 60 years of age and older who are residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities. (Strong recommendation)

For health care providers advising individual clients: NACI recommends that an RSV vaccine may be considered as an individual decision by adults 60 to 74 years of age in consultation with their health care provider. (Discretionary recommendation)

Guidance on vaccination - Infants and pregnancy

RSV in Babies and Pregnancy presentation on preventions, dosing, patient resources and more | North York Family Health Team

Dosing schedule - Beyfortus fortifying babies against RSV | North York Family Health Team

Dosing schedule - Abrysvo keeping RSV low in older adults and in pregnancy | North York Family Health Team

Guidance on vaccination - Seniors

Arexvy is publicly funded in Ontario for those 60 years and older living in long-term care homes, Elder Care Lodges, and for some retirement home residents. It is available to purchase from community pharmacies with a doctor’s prescription.