Useful Links

Canadian Resources

• Public Health Agency of Canada – http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/index-eng.php
• National Advisory Committee on Immunization – http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/naci-ccni/index-eng.php
• National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases – http://www.nccid.ca/en/home
• Health Canada: Influenza (Flu) – http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hc-ps/dc-ma/influenza-eng.php
• Accreditation Canada – http://www.accreditation.ca/en/default.aspx
• Canadian Coalition for Immunization Awareness & Promotion: Influenza (seasonal) – http://www.immunize.cpha.ca/en/diseases-vaccines/influenza.aspx

International Resources

• Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology: Toolkit – http://www.apic.org/Content/NavigationMenu/PracticeGuidance/Topics/Influenza/toolkit_contents.htm
• National Guideline Clearinghouse: Influenza vaccination of health-care personnel. Recommendations of the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) – http://www.guideline.gov/content.aspx?id=8697
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Immunization of Health-Care Workers: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) – http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00050577.htm
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "You need a flu vaccine: No Excuses" brochure – http://www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/freeresources/general/no-excuses-flu-vaccine.pdf
• Immunization Action Coalition: Immunization and Health Care Workers – http://www.immunize.org/hcw/
• National Foundation for Infectious Diseases: Health Care Workers & Influenza Monograph – http://www.nfid.org/pdf/publications/hcwmonograph.pdf
• National Influenza Vaccine Summit: Information for Healthcare Professionals – http://www.preventinfluenza.org/profs_workers.asp

Policies and Strategies at a Local Level - Examples

• Vancouver Coastal Health: Prevention and Control Guide: Influenza prevention and control program for facilities – http://www.vch.ca/your_health/health_topics/communicable_diseases/for_health_professionals/for_residential_care/prevention_and_contol_guide/
• Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department: Strategies for Improving Healthcare Worker Influenza Vaccination Rates – http://www.tpchd.org/files/library/09d36aa4067253a9.pdf