Advisories, Alerts, Updates and Memos
2026 Physicians Advisory - Pharmacists Antiviral Prophylaxis - Sent January 8, 2026 2025 Physicians Update - Vaccine Distribution During the…
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Healthcare Providers
Information, guidance and resources for healthcare professionals and congregate care settings
Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding for Healthcare Providers
Breastfeeding is the normal way to provide infants with the nutrition they need. Health Canada and the World Health Organization (WHO)…
COVID-19 Clinical Guidance and Resources
Clinical guidance and resources for healthcare providers on COVID-19 testing, treatment, vaccination, adverse events and infection prevention.
Diseases of Public Health Significance (Reportable to Public Health)
Diseases of public health significance (suspected or confirmed cases) must be reported to the Medical Officer of Health by telephone or fax…
Falls Prevention
Falls are the main reason older adults lose their independence. The more risk factors a person has, the greater their chances are of falling…
Forms, Referrals and Ordering
Access forms, referrals and ordering documents for vaccines, reportable diseases, outbreaks, STIs and more.
Immunization Guidance for Healthcare Providers
Immunization reporting, exemptions, AEFI requirements and school-based vaccine program information for healthcare providers.
IPAC Complaints and Lapses for Regulated Health Professionals
Information for regulated health professionals on infection prevention and control (IPAC) complaints, lapse investigations, corrective actions, and public disclosure requirements.
IPAC Hub for Congregate Settings
Information about the WDG IPAC Hub, providing infection prevention and control expertise and support to congregate care settings.
IPAC Trainings and Resources for Congregate Settings
Request a service or contact us Services Our friendly IPAC team is here to support you. If your facility requires IPAC support and you would…
Medical Equipment Reprocessing
Guidance for healthcare providers on medical device reprocessing, including cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, monitoring, and managing sterilization failures.
Outbreak Bulletin for January 12, 2026
Under the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA), Public Health is required to follow up on reports of suspected and/or…
Outbreaks
WDG Public Health works alongside our long-term care homes, retirement homes, acute care facilities and other congregate settings to manage…
Preconception Health for Primary Care
About 50% of all pregnancies are unplanned. Waiting until pregnancy may be too late to prevent fetal exposure to risk factors. If we shift…
Rabies and Animal Bites
Guidance for healthcare providers on reporting animal bites, assessing rabies exposure, and initiating post-exposure prophylaxis, including wound care and treatment protocols.
Referring Patients to Public Health Dental Programs
Public Health offers FREE dental care to children and youth who cannot afford dental care through the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program…
Ticks and Lyme Disease: Information for Healthcare Providers
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. Lyme…
Tuberculosis Reporting and Clinical Guidance
Reporting requirements and clinical guidance for healthcare providers on latent, suspected and active tuberculosis, including reporting, screening and testing.
Vaccine Storage & Handling
Information for healthcare providers on maintaining vaccine cold chain, reporting incidents, and safe storage and handling practices.