Dear Division
Here is the Government notice as to their “Phase Two” plan to deal with H1N1. The OPS workplace supports section 3 link does not seem to be working off of regular internet, but may work via the Government Intranet. We will be forwarding this fact on to management to look into. In Sol., Corrections
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| October 26, 2009Following Health Canada ‘s approval of the H1N1 flu virus vaccine, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has announced the launch of phase two of Ontario’s three-phase flu vaccine plan.
http://www.news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2009/09/ontario-announces-flu-shot-rollout-for-seasonal-and-h1n1-vaccines.html
The H1N1 flu virus vaccine will be made available across the province beginning October 26. Ontario ‘s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Arlene King, is encouraging Ontarians to be vaccinated against H1N1 flu virus, starting with:
http://www.news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2009/10/ontario-will-offer-h1n1-vaccine-on-october-26.html
- People 65 and under with chronic conditions;
- Pregnant women;
- Healthy children 6 months to under five years of age;
- People living in remote or isolated communities;
- Health care workers; and
- Household contacts and care providers of persons at high risk who cannot be immunized or may not respond to vaccine.
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| OPS Workplace Flu Shot Clinics |
| To help employees make immunization plans, I want to let you know about OPS plans for workplace flu shot clinics.The OPS will not be offering H1N1 flu workplace vaccination clinics. Those at greater risk of serious illness from H1N1 flu virus are encouraged to seek medical advice and receive the vaccine as early as possible consistent with Ontario ‘s priority sequencing approach. Contact your local Public Health Unit for more information about clinics in your area. If you have health-related questions, contact Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007). If you require time to attend medical appointments, follow your normal workplace practices and speak to your manager.http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/contact/phu/phuloc_mn.html
OPS workplace seasonal flu shot clinics are planned for December/January. Information on dates and locations will be made available shortly. |
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To support us at work, the OPS is providing several services to staff, including:
- information about how to stay healthy; http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/ccom/flu/h1n1/public/prevention.aspx
- information about what to do if you have flu symptoms; http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/ccom/flu/h1n1/public/care.aspx and
- easy access to important resources for OPS managers and staff. Union Corrections Note: This link does not seem to be working off of regular internet and we are following up with management.
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| Going Forward |
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Ontario continues to work closely with the Public Health Agency of Canada and all the other provinces and territories of Canada to monitor cases. We will share new information with you should the situation change. Ron McKerlie
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Government Services
Associate Secretary of the Cabinet & Secretary of Management Board of Cabinet |
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