Information for Physicians
Information for Physicians
Information for physicians
Physician Notices and Updates
A listing of memos recently sent to physician offices registered to receive updates from Halton Region Public Health.
Vaccine Information
Access information about vaccine eligibility, ordering and distribution.
Communicable Diseases
About Halton Region's efforts to prevent, monitor, investigate and report communicable diseases
Infant and Child Development Information for Healthcare Providers
Halton supports physicians with tools/services targeted to supporting toddlers/preschoolers.
Infection Prevention and Control Information for Healthcare Professionals
Resources for healthcare professionals to implement appropriate IPAC measures in their workplaces.
Mpox Information for Physicians
Information on reporting, testing, infection control practices and resources for MPOX.
Oral Health Information for Physicians
Halton Health Department promotes good oral health practices to improve the health of all residents
Practice Opportunities for Physicians
If you are a physician looking for a place to practice, consider locating to Halton Region.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Programs and Support
The Health Department provides healthy pregnancies & postpartum health programs and services.
Sexual Health Information for Physicians
Halton Region Health Department offers Sexual Health Clinics for patients
Substance Misuse – Alcohol, Tobacco, Vaping, Cannabis and Opioids Information for Physicians
This page has information and tools regarding substance use that can be helpful for physicians.
Vaccine Storage and Handling
Vaccine storage and handling practices for health care providers who store publicly funded vaccine.
Physician forms
General forms
- Tuberculosis Physician Reporting Form (PDF file)
- Rabies Exposure Reporting Form (PDF file)
- Coordinated Referral Form for Healthcare Providers (PDF file)
- Report of Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) Form (external link) - completed forms can be faxed to Halton Region Public Health at 905-465-3403 or emailed to AEFI@halton.ca.
- Statement of Medical Exemption - Immunization of School Pupils Act (external link)
COVID-19 physician information
COVID-19 antiviral treatment
- COVID-19 Treatment, Ontario Health (external link)
- COVID-19 testing and treatment (external link)
- Access to antiviral treatments for COVID-19 in the community (external link)
- COVID-19 Paxlovid drug information, Health Canada (external link)
- Ontario Health Recommendations for Outpatient Use of Intravenous Remdesivir (Veklury) in Adults (external link)
- COVID-19: Clinical Guidance for Primary Care Providers, Centre for Effective Practice (external link)
- COVID-19 treatment resources, University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy (external link)
Physician email updates
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