Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines have arrived. All three vaccinations can be co-administered to increase uptake.
- Influenza
- Ministry webpage
- Fact Sheets: (ages 65+ years, ages 6mos to 64 years)
- COVID-19
- RSV
Health Care Providers
Welcome to Lakelands Public Health's comprehensive Health Resource Hub, specially curated for dedicated healthcare professionals like you. This page is your go-to destination for accessing a wealth of essential resources and information to keep you up-to-date with Public Health programs and services.
Check out the comprehensive collection of resources designed to support health care providers in promoting the well-being of the families we serve. We understand the crucial role you play in enhancing the health and happiness of families, and we're here to provide you with a range of tools and referral forms to assist you in your efforts.
Respiratory Season is Here!
Measles
Healthcare providers play a critical role in the identification, reporting, and prevention of measles in our communities. Please visit our dedicated measles page at lakelandsph.ca/Measles for the most up-to-date information for the public.
Additional Resources on Measles
- Frequently Asked Questions: Measles Management for Health Care Providers | Ministry of Health
- Measles Fact Sheet
- Measles | Public Health Ontario
- Measles: Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for Contacts | Public Health Ontario
- Measles: Information for Health Care Providers | Public Health Ontario
- Interim IPAC Recommendations and Use of PPE for Care of Individuals with Suspect or Confirmed Measles | Public Health Ontario
- Measles IPAC Checklist for Clinics and Specimen Collection Centres | Public Health Ontario
Immunization Information
See below for updates to the publicly-funded immunization schedule, the seasonal immunization program, vaccine ordering, as well as school and daycare immunization requirements.
2025 Fall Respiratory Vaccine Program
See below for a summary of Ontario's Fall Respiratory Vaccine program:
Seasonal Vaccines
RSV
Daycare Immunization Requirements for Children and Employees
Use the resources below to find information on what immunizations are required in daycare settings for children and staff.
Immunization Schedule & Updates
The Publicly Funded Immunization Schedule for Ontario determines which vaccines can be offered free of charge in Ontario. It contains the following information:
- Routine immunization schedule
- Catch-up immunization schedule
- High risk criteria & schedule
- Intervals between doses, both recommended & minimums
Immunization Program Updates
Oral Polio Vaccine
See below for recommendations related to children previously immunized internationally with oral polio vaccine (OPV):
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines
See below for updates to the publicly funded Pneumococcal Conjugate immunization program:
Use the resources below to determine which vaccines to give to students during enforcement of the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA)
Use the resources below to assist with timely identification and
management of individuals suspected to have measles and information about measles prevention through immunization.
- Information for HCPs (Public Health Ontario)
- Flowchart: High-Risk MMR Vaccinations
- Routine and Outbreak-related Measles Immunization Schedules
- Measles Fact Sheet - can be posted in your offices for patients.
- CMOH Memo- Measles Outbreak Preparedness
- FAQ- Measles Exposure Preparedness
- Canadian Immunization Guide - Measles Vaccines
- How to Recognize and Respond to Measles
Order Vaccines - Haliburton, Kawartha, Northumberland
All vaccine orders can now be submitted electronically, by completing the online order form.
To submit an order via fax, please download and print the appropriate order form below. Be sure to include a copy of your vaccine fridge temperature log.
- Routine Vaccine Order Form: To order regular publicly-funded vaccines and school-based vaccines
- High Risk Vaccine Order Form: To order publicly funded high-risk vaccines
- Seasonal Vaccine Order Form: To order influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 vaccines
Please use the forms below to order vaccines for use within the Peterborough region. Fax completed forms to 705-743-2897. Please also submit your fridge temperatures within your vaccine order.
- Hepatitis A for High-Risk Individual
- Hepatitis B for High-Risk Individual
- Meningococcal
- Publicly-Funded HPV
- Publicly-Funded Vaccine or TB Skin Test Solution
- School-Based Vaccines
- Seasonal Vaccines (influenza, RSV, and COVID-19)
- Vaccine Return Form
When picking up vaccines, please bring your cooler within the appropriate temperature range of 2-8°C.
Prenatal and Postpartum Referrals and Resources
Lakelands Public Health offers a variety of FREE services to pregnant individuals and families with young children that can assist new parents and promote a healthy start for babies and children. Review our programs, referral forms, and resources included below.
The Healthy Families Feeding and Nutrition Clinic helps parents develop skills to feed their baby, child, or themselves. One-on-one appointments can also support parents to make food choices that are best for their family. Our Public Health Nurses or Registered Dietitians can give support in person, online, or over the phone.
Healthy Babies Healthy Children
The Healthy Babies Healthy Children (HBHC) Program is a free, confidential and voluntary program for pregnant women and families with children up to age six. The program provides you with advice and support at various stages to help you give your children the best start in life.
The Nurse Family Partnership® (NFP®) Program is a free home visiting program where public health nurses visit young, first-time parents during their pregnancy and the first two years of their child’s life. NFP® can help parents: have a healthy pregnancy, have healthy children, and meet school and/or work goals.
Pediatric Nutrition Guidelines
The Pediatric Nutrition Guidelines (Birth to Six Years) for Health Professionals outline evidence-based nutrition and feeding guidelines along with red flags for healthy, full-term infants and children up to 6 years of age.
The guidelines were developed by members of the Ontario Dietitians in Public Health (ODPH). The document is posted at Pediatric Nutrition Guidelines
A Resource Guide for Engaging Clients Who Use Substances in the Perinatal Period
Sexual Health Information
See below for forms to complete STI medication orders, emergency service worker blood exposure testing, etc.
Please use the form below to order STI medications.
Peterborough
The completed form can be faxed to 705-748-3865
Designated Officers
The Designated Officer Program helps to support emergency service workers (firefighters, police, paramedics) take the appropriate steps of action when they may have been exposed to a communicable disease in the line of duty. The program also ensures that all agencies of emergency services have an identified Designated Officer who is available to their staff 24/7 to respond and investigate all reported exposures to communicable diseases. The Designated Officer acts as the liaison between the emergency services workers and Lakelands Public Health.
Please use the forms below for blood testing:
- Form 1 - Physician/Nurse Practitioner Report
- Form 2 - Applicant Report
- Form 3 - Respondent Report
- Form 4 - Laboratory Requisition
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Click here to read more about the Mandatory Blood Testing Act.
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