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Guidance on the use of influenza vaccine in the presence of COVID-19
Organization: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)Published: 2021
"This resource provides details on the delivery of influenza vaccinations during COVID-19 pandemic. This guidance provides additional details on:
- Public health measures (e.g., physical distancing) to be considered in the vaccination setting to reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2
- Modifications to immunization practices and processes (e.g., scheduling appointments)
- Alternate vaccine delivery models (e.g., outdoor clinics)
- Appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by staff and volunteers, and use of non-medical masks or face coverings by vaccine recipients
- Outreach strategies to administer influenza vaccine to vulnerable persons and other at-risk groups, including housebound persons, seniors who are sheltering in place, persons within congregate living centres and persons in remote and isolated communities" - Public Health Agency of Canada
Resource Group:
Implementation Tool
Product Type: Guide
Vaccine Safety
Sub Topics: Vaccine Safety and Development
Monitoring and Surveillance
Outbreaks and Pandemics
COVID-19
Program Planning and Delivery
Program Delivery and Evaluation
Clinics
Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Communicable Diseases
Influenza
Product Type: Guide
Category:
Vaccine Safety and Development,Vaccine Safety,Sub Topics: Vaccine Safety and Development,Monitoring and Surveillance,Outbreaks and Pandemics,COVID-19,Program Planning and Delivery,Program Delivery and Evaluation,Clinics,Vaccine Preventable Diseases,Communicable Diseases,Influenza Vaccine Safety and DevelopmentVaccine Safety
Sub Topics: Vaccine Safety and Development
Monitoring and Surveillance
Outbreaks and Pandemics
COVID-19
Program Planning and Delivery
Program Delivery and Evaluation
Clinics
Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Communicable Diseases
Influenza
Audience:
Health Care Professional
Population: Infants
Toddlers
Children (All)
Adolescents
Adults
High Risk Adults
Healthcare Personnel
Seniors
Region: National
Population: Infants
Toddlers
Children (All)
Adolescents
Adults
High Risk Adults
Healthcare Personnel
Seniors
Region: National
Language:
English
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