Ontario pharmacists are playing an increasingly significant role in helping to protect the public from influenza though the Universal Influenza Immunization Program (UIIP).
The positive uptake signals that Ontario pharmacists are embracing the expanded scope of practice, and that the public is ready to turn to pharmacists for a range of healthcare services — all of which is a tremendous boost to our profession.
On this page, members will find forms and resources (e.g., screening questionnaires, consent forms, promotional material) to help plan and administer their fall flu shot program, in addition to tools and checklists to assist them in properly preparing for cold chain inspections. This page will also provide pharmacists with easy access to important links and resources (e.g., UIIP user agreement, temperature logbooks, etc.).
OPA Resources
- UIIP Patient Screening Questions / Consent Form / Prescription Templates(Injection)
- UIIP Patient Screening Questions / Consent Form / Prescription Templates(Intranasal Spray)
- Supplementary FAQs on 2020-2021 UIIP
- Influenza Vaccine Selection for the 2020-2021 Influenza Season
- Steps on How to Withdraw Influenza Vaccine from a Multi-Dose Vial
- Tips for Pharmacists on Improving Children's Immunization Experience
- Cold chain inspection and vaccine storage and handling checklist
- Ontario Pharmacist Magazine flu shot FAQ for patients
- Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR Training