Immunizations and Vaccines

Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine program is an annual program in alignment with expert recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI).

Like Ontario’s influenza (flu shot) program, everyone aged six months and older in Ontario is eligible for COVID-19 vaccination each fall.

Starting in April, COVID-19 vaccines are available for specific populations at high-risk of infection who live, work or go to school in Ontario. 

Proof of vaccination

As of March 13, 2026, COVID-19 enhanced vaccine certificates are no longer available for printing or download.

Starting in Fall 2026, COVID-19 vaccine records will be available again for viewing or download through the health unit’s Immunize Connect Ontario (ICON) portal or by contacting us.

The flu (influenza) can lead to serious illness and even death in some sectors of the population. HPPH recommends that you get the flu vaccine annually. Learn more on our influenza immunization (flu shot) page.

It is a parent's/legal guardian’s responsibility to report their child’s immunizations to HPPH.

Learn how to view and report your child's immunizations.

Starting in the fall of 2025, Ontario’s publicly funded RSV prevention program is offered to all individuals aged 75 years and older. This is in addition to the current high-risk eligibility criteria. Contact your primary health care provider to book an appointment. 

The infant and high-risk children RSV prevention program will also be offered again in 2025. Visit our RSV webpage for more information. 

If you are travelling internationally, you may need certain vaccines to protect you from disease. Consult your healthcare provider at least three months before your trip. They can let you know which vaccines you need to get. 

HPPH does not offer travel vaccines, but you can contact a travel clinic to get any travel vaccines you require.

Some patients may experience adverse effects, such as an allergic or neurological response, to a vaccine. As a healthcare provider, you are required to report all adverse events following immunization (AEFI) to Huron Perth Public Health. This information helps us track vaccine safety and improves Ontario immunization programs.

To report an AEFI:

1. Complete the Report of Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) 
2. Fax the completed form to 519-271-2785, toll-free, 1-866-271-2195, or email AEFI@hpph.ca
   

Note: you don't need to report the following common side effects:

• Fever that isn't accompanied by other symptoms
• Injection site reactions that last less than 4 days
• Vasovagal syncope (without injury)
• Events that are clearly attributed to other causes

If you are unsure if you need to report an event, we recommend that you proceed with a report.

More information:

• AEFI Reporting fact sheet | Public Health Ontario
• Provincial Case Definitions for Diseases of Public Health Significance: Adverse Events Following Immunizations (AEFIs) | Ministry of Health
• Vaccine Safety | Public Health Ontario

• A Parent's Guide to Vaccination | Public Health Agency of Canada
  • A comprehensive guide offering clear explanations of how vaccines work, the recommended schedule, and what to expect at appointments. 
• CARD System | SickKids
  • Provides strategies that can be used to help cope before and during vaccination. Includes healthcare provider resources.
• Immunization InfoLine | SickKids
  • Provides information and guidance about immunizations offered during pregnancy and childhood through a scheduled phone consult with a registered nurse.
  • SickKids Immunization InfoLine flyer
• Immunization in schools
• Protect Your Future | Immunize Canada
  • National public education campaign promoting the benefits of vaccination for people of all ages, with facts, FAQs, and downloadable resources. 
• The Immunization Well-Child Toolkit | Ministry of Health
  • Intended to assist healthcare providers in communicating information about infectious diseases and the importance of vaccines for preventing many of these diseases.
• Vaccines: Common Concerns | Caring for Kids
  • Answers from a trusted resource to common questions parents and caregivers have about vaccines.
• Vaccines for babies and toddlers | Ministry of Health
• Vaccines for children at school | Ministry of Health

Vaccine ordering process

• Early submission of orders is encouraged to avoid missing the deadlines.
• When picking up vaccines, bring a hard-sided cooler prepared according to vaccine storage and handling guidelines.

Huron order process

• Submit your order by Friday at 12 p.m. before the first Thursday or Friday delivery each month.
• Fax your order to 519-271-2785 or toll-free 1-877-271-2785.
• Late orders must be picked up at the health unit.
• Questions? Call 1-888-221-2133, Ext. 2301.

Perth order process

• Submit your order by 10 a.m. on the 2nd or 4th Monday of the month.
• Fax your order to 519-271-2785 or toll-free 1-877-271-2785.
• Late orders will be processed in the next order cycle.
• Orders can be picked up starting Thursday at 8:30 a.m.
• Questions? Call 1-888-221-2133, Ext. 3225.

Who do I contact for help or an alternate format?

• Contact Huron Perth Public Health at 1-888-221-2133.

Vaccine order forms 

Routine Publicly Funded Vaccine Order Form (Huron and Perth)

The form for Huron | Routine vaccines (includes influenza and COVID-19 vaccines)

The form for Perth | Routine vaccines (includes influenza and COVID-19 vaccines)

About this form

• Use this form to order routine publicly funded vaccines, including influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, through Huron Perth Public Health.
• It is intended for health care providers and facilities that receive publicly funded vaccines. 

How do I complete it?

• Enter your facility information and contact details.
• Record your current vaccine inventory.
• Indicate how many doses of each vaccine you are requesting.
• Include temperature logs from your vaccine refrigerator since your last order. 

How do I submit it?

• Fax the completed form to 519-271-2785 or toll-free 1-877-271-2785.
• Follow the ordering schedule for your county. 

High-Risk Vaccine Order Form

The form | High risk vaccine program form

About this form

• Use this form to order publicly funded vaccines for patients who qualify under Ontario's high-risk immunization programs.
• It is intended for health care providers and facilities ordering vaccines for eligible high-risk patients. 

How do I complete it?

• Enter facility and physician information.
• Provide the patient's name, date of birth, health card number and contact information.
• Select the vaccine required.
• Indicate the applicable eligibility criteria and dose number.
• Include temperature logs from your vaccine refrigerator since your last order. 

How do I submit it?

• Fax the completed form to 519-271-2785 or toll-free 1-877-271-2785. 

RSV Vaccine Order Form

The form | RSV vaccine form

About this form

• Use this form to order publicly funded RSV immunization products for eligible adults, pregnant individuals and infants.
• It is intended for health care providers and facilities ordering RSV products for eligible patients.

 How do I complete it?

• Enter facility and contact information.
• Record your current RSV inventory.
• Indicate how many doses the quantity of RSV products you are requesting.
• Include temperature logs from your vaccine refrigerator since your last order. 

How do I submit it?

• Fax the completed form to 519-271-2785 or toll-free 1-877-271-2785. 

School-Based Vaccine Order Form

The form | School-based vaccines

About this form

• Use this form to order publicly funded school-based vaccines, including HPV-9, Hepatitis B and Meningococcal ACYW vaccines, for eligible students.
• It is intended for health care providers participating in school-based immunization programs. 

How do I complete it?

• Enter facility, physician and contact information.
• Provide the student's name, date of birth and gender.
• Select the vaccine(s) required and dose number.
• Include temperature logs from your vaccine refrigerator since your last order. 

How do I submit it?

• Fax the completed form to 519-271-2785 or toll-free 1-877-271-2785. 

Vaccine Return Form

To return vaccine to the health unit, complete the Vaccine return form.

All facilities that provide publicly-funded vaccine must follow Ontario's Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidelines. Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) annually inspects locations where the vaccine is stored, including doctors' offices.

Key steps to vaccine storage and handling

• Have a dedicated vaccine fridge that can maintain temperatures between +2 to +8 °C.
• Have a digital min/max thermometer and monitor your vaccine fridge temperatures twice daily
• Record the date and time and minimum, maximum, and current temperature in the temperature log book twice daily
• Report cold chain exposures (temperatures outside +2 to +8 °C) immediately
• Transport your vaccine using an insulated container, ice packs, ice blankets and a thermometer

Cold chain reporting

Cold chain is the process of storing vaccines properly during delivery, handling, and storage in refrigerators. If the temperature is not maintained between +2 to +8 °C, the vaccine effectiveness may be decreased. The vaccine may look okay, but the person who receives it may not get proper protection.

An incident or failure occurs when the temperature of the fridge where the vaccine is stored goes below +2 °C or above +8 °C. When this happens, it needs to be reported to HPPH right away.

To report an out-of-range fridge temperature:

• Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., call 1-888-221-2133 and press 0 for reception
• After hours and on weekends, call 1-800-431-2054

You will be asked to complete a Cold Chain Incident Exposure/Wastage Report and fax it to 519-271-2785 or 1-877-271-2785.

HPPH staff will assess the situation and let you know which vaccines can still be used.