Influenza Season 2020-21

Resources for Family Physicians

Top Ten Flu Questions and Answers for Family Physicians (OCFP) - Oct. 2020
Ontario 2020-2021 Influenza Quick Reference Guide (OMA) - Includes PPE requirements for clinicians, and availability and recommendations of types of vaccines
Flu Vaccinations and Flu Vaccination Clinics (CEP)
The Cold Standard - Toolkit - 2nd edition (Choosing Wisely Canada)
Influenza Vaccines for the 2020-21 Influenza Season Fact Sheet - This fact sheet provides considerations regarding influenza vaccines that are available through the Universal Influenza Immunization Program, with a focus on vaccines available for adults 65 years and over (i.e., high-dose trivalent vaccine and standard-dose quadrivalent vaccines). (Public Health Ontario)
Fact Sheet - Influenza Antiviral Treatment (2020) - A question and answer document providing detailed information on the use of antiviral medications. (Public Health Ontario)
Ontario Respiratory Pathogen Bulletin (PHO) - Posted each Friday, from Nov. to April, with details of onset, duration, conclusion, geographic patterns, severity and progression of seasonal influenza activity