These resources have been curated with immunization experts from across the country, including Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Solutions for Kids in Pain and #SeePainMoreClearly. These resources aim to help LTC and retirement homes plan and rollout COVID-19 vaccines to residents, staff and essential care partners,and support informed choices about the COVID-19 vaccine.
There are four main sections:
- Section 1: Planning guidance for immunization clinics
- Section 2: Characteristics, handling and administration of Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines
- Section 3: Promoting COVID-19 vaccine uptake
- Section 4: Improve the vaccine experience by reducing pain, anxiety and/or needle fears
Covid-19 Vaccine preparedness resources for long-term care and retirement homes. Ottawa, Healthcare Excellence Canada, 2021, online.
English and French / North America / Canada