Updates to Health Care Providers
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2025
- Invasive Meningococcal Disease (IMD) Outbreak Update and Response
October 2025 - Expanded Paediatric RSV Immunoprophylaxis Program
September 2025 - 2025-26 Respiratory Illness Immunization Program – Vaccine Products & Eligibility
September 2025 - Registration is Now Open for the 2025/26 Vaccine Preventable Respiratory Illnesses Immunization Program
July 2025 - Guidance on Continuum of Care for Communicable Disease during Wildfire Evacuations
July 2025 - Pneumococcal Conjugate 20-valent Vaccine Eligibility Update for High-Risk Individuals
July 2025 - Expanded eligibility for MMR vaccine for infants 6 to under 12 months of age
May 2025 - Measles Cases with School Exposures Confirmed in Manitoba
April 2025 - 2025 Spring COVID-19 Immunization Program
March 2025 - Updates to the Adult Tetanus Booster Immunization Program
March 2025 - Travel-Related Measles Case Confirmed in Manitoba
March 2025 - Measles Cases Confirmed in Manitoba
February 2025
2024
- Update to guidance on Invasive Meningococcal Disease (IMD) vaccine/catch-up program for children
December 2024 - Re: Announcement of the first case of mpox clade Ib confirmed in Manitoba
December 2024 - Re: HIV PEP medications coverage under the Manitoba HIV Medications Program
October 2024 - Re: Registration for the 2024/25 Vaccine Preventable Respiratory Illnesses Immunization Program
July 2024 - Re: Updates to the Hepatitis B Protocol
October 2024 - Re: Return of Unused and Expired COVID-19 XBB Vaccine Doses
August 2024 - Re: Updates to the Pneumococcal Immunization Program for Children and Adults
June 2024 - Re: Ongoing activity of Invasive Meningococcal Disease (IMD) in Manitoba
June 2024 - Re: Manitoba HIV Medications Program Update
May 2024 - Re: Updates to the Pneumococcal Immunization Program
May 13, 2024 - Re: Survey Closing, Vaccine Finder Removal
April 25, 2024 - Re: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine Eligibility
March 11, 2024 - Re: Be Vigilant for Measles – Rise in Imported Cases in North America
February 27, 2024 - Re: Increasing Vaccine Uptake for 2023 Influenza and COVID-19 Immunization Program
February 15, 2024 - Infant Meningococcal Vaccine Program Change and Catch-Up Campaign
February 2, 2024 - Updates to Manitoba Public Health Protocols and Guidelines
January 11, 2024 - Respiratory Virus Season and Increased Secondary Bacterial Infections
January 11, 2024
2023
- Re: Harmonization of COVID-19 Vaccine Administrative Process
October 5, 2023 - Re: Manitoba’s Influenza & COVID-19 Immunization Program
August 10, 2023 - Re: Manitoba’s Influenza and COVID-19 Immunization Program Update for Pharmacists
August 2, 2023 - Letter to HCPs re STBBI Provider Form in EMR and CDT Positions
July 17, 2023 - Re: 2023/24 COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Program: Combined Vaccine Ordering and Delivery Model
June 22, 2023 - Childhood Immunization Catch-Up Reminder Letter
June 12, 2023 - Spring cleaning letter – vaccine return
June 5, 2023 - Re: Monkeypox Update #6
May 19, 2023 - Updates to Manitoba Public Health Protocols and Guidelines
April 20, 2023 - Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Alert
March 27, 2023 - STI Medications Will Now Be Available In eChart Manitoba
February 27, 2023
2022
- RE: New STBBI Health Care Provider Report Form and Tariff
December 9, 2022 - ATTENTION: Boostrix Pre-filled Syringe 1D x 10, Lot 2259Z - Recall Notification
October 6, 2022 - Re: Monkeypox Update #5
October 4, 2022 - Pharmacists Authorized to Administer COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccines to Children Two Years of Age and Older
Sept. 1, 2022 - Re: Monkeypox Update #4
August 26, 2022 - Re: Seasonal influenza 2022/23: registration reminder
August 19, 2022 - Re: Monkeypox Update #3
August 5, 2022 - RE: New Enhanced Flu Vaccine Distribution Model & Registration Process
July 21, 2022 - RE: Expanded Hign Dose Vaccine Eligibility, New Enhanced Flu Distribution Model & 2022/23 Seasonal Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunization Program Updates
July 6, 2022 - Re: Monkeypox Update #2
June 20, 2022 - Re: Monkeypox Update
May 20, 2022 - Re: Acute, Severe Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology and Request for Notification of Cases
May 11, 2022 - Re: Update on Avian Influenza in Manitoba
April 25, 2022
2021
- Reminder - Hepatitis B Dosing Schedule for School Aged Immunizations and Catch-Up
November 8, 2021 - Re: Updates to Syphilis Protocol Congenital Syphilis and Syphilitic Stillbirth Case Definitions and Reporting
Oct. 12, 2021 - School Immunization Program: Youth Immunization Catch-Ups
August 11, 2021 - Re: Multi Jurisdictional Hepatitis A Outbreak linked to Frozen Mangoes and Hepatitis A PEP
Aug. 5, 2021 - RE: 2021/22 Seasonal Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunization Program
July 8, 2021 - MMRV Vaccine: Age Eligibility and Indications for Use Reminder
June 8, 2021 - RE: Tickborne Infections in Manitoba
May 20, 2021 - Update: Important Changes to Manitoba's Rotavirus Immunization Program
April 15, 2021
2020
- RE: FluLaval Tetra Lot Number KX9F7 (Archived)
November 30, 2020 - RE: Urgent Action Required: FluLaval Tetra Vaccine Lot Number KX9F7
November 14, 2020
- RE: Clarification of the treatment of syphilis in pregnancy greater than 20 weeks gestation
October 20, 2020 - Re: Manitoba’s 2020/21 Seasonal Influenza/Pneu-P-23 Immunization Program
October 13, 2020 - RE: Updated Guidance for Health Care Providers regarding COVID-19
September 3, 2020 - RE: New Eligibility Criteria for High-Dose Influenza Vaccine and Updates to the Influenza Program in 2020/21
August 10, 2020 - RE: Syphilis Infection in Pregnancy and Congenital Syphilis in Manitoba
July 21, 2020 - RE: 2020/21 Seasonal Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunization Program
July 15, 2020 - RE: Vaccine Product Changes & Spring Cleaning Reminder
June 11, 2020 - Planning for the 2020-21 Flu Season
May 27, 2020 - COVID-19 - Requirement Added for Returning Travelers to Self-Isolate Following Travel to Italy
March 11, 2020
- Test ALL Symptomatic International Travelers for COVID-19
March 10, 2020
- COVID-19 UPDATE – Updated Information and Resources Now Available Online
March 3, 2020 - COVID-19 UPDATE – Symptomatic Patients Returning from listed countries should be tested for COVID-19, consultation with Infectious Disease is NOT required for these patients
February 26, 2020 - COVID-19 UPDATE — Reminder to Check Travel History for Symptomatic Patients
February 24, 2020 - Updated Information RE: Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Outbreak
February 12, 2020
- Memo: Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Outbreak, Wuhan, China – Poster Attached
January 31, 2020 - Memo: Novel Coronavirus (20190nCoV) Outbreak, Wuhan, China
January 24, 2020
- RE: Revised Communicable Disease Management Protocols
January 22, 2020
- Health Alert: Novel coronavirus outbreak, Wuhan, Central Hubei, China
January 17, 2020 - RE: Change in HyperRab Format - Update
January 10, 2020
2019
- Manitoba Pneumococcal Immunization Program RE: Updated Eligibility & New FAQ
December 9, 2019 - RE: Tariff Code Updates for Immunizations
November 6, 2019
- RE: 2019/20 Influenza Season Update
October 30, 2019 - RE: Advertising of Influenza Clinics Being Held by Physicians and Pharmacies
Sept. 11, 2019 - RE: Tickborne Infections in Manitoba
Sept. 10, 2019 - RE: Routine Immunization Order Deadline
August 20, 2019 - RE: Clarification of the treatment of primary, secondary or early latent syphilis in pregnancy
July 15, 2019 - RE: 2019/20 Seasonal Influenza (Flu) and Pneumococcal Immunization Program
June 20, 2019 - RE: Congenital HIV and Congenital Syphilis in Manitoba
June 3, 2019 - Updates to Manitoba’s Immunization Program
March 25, 2019 - RE: Congenital Syphilis in Manitoba
February 25, 2019 - RE: Prescriber Information Requirement in HIV PEP and STI Drug Order Forms
January 30, 2019
2018
- Re: Immunization against Pertussis in Pregnant Women
December 12, 2018 - Re: Revised HIV/HBV/HCV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Protocol and HIV Starter Kits
(health care providers)
Oct. 24, 2018 - Re: Revised HIV/HBV/HCV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Protocol and HIV Starter Kits
(pharmacists)
Oct. 24, 2018 - RE: Gardasil®9 Vaccine Problem Reporting
Sept. 26, 2018 - NEW Intervention & Exception Code to Distinguish Administered vs Dispensed Vaccines
August 22, 2018 - RE: 2018/19 Seasonal Influenza (Flu) and Pneumococcal Immunization Program
June 14, 2018 -
Updates to the Manitoba HPV Immunization Program
June 12, 2018 - Re: Vaccine Product and Program Updates & Spring Cleaning Reminder
June 5, 2018 - Re: Tick-borne Infections in Manitoba – Update for Health Care Providers
April 18, 2018 - Update: Important Changes to Manitoba's Rotavirus Immunization Program
March 1, 2018
2017
- Re: New Investigation Forms
August 3, 2017 - Re: Updated TB Prescription Forms
July 12, 2017 - RE: Updates to Manitoba's Immunization Program
June 22, 2017 - Re: 2017-18 Seasonal Influenza (Flu) and Pneumo Immunization Program
June 21, 2017 - Report of Suspected Rabies Exposure
May 1, 2017
- Update: Mumps Outbreak and Testing Processes
April 26, 2017 - Re: Tick-borne Infections in Manitoba – Update for Health Care Providers
April 7, 2017
- Tick-borne Disease Quick Reference Guide
April 7, 2017 - MMRV-Febrile Seizure & RV-Intussusception
February 14, 2017 - Update: Re: Mumps Reporting and Case Investigation
February 2, 2017
2016
- Re: Update – Shortage of Pyrazinamide (PZA) 500mg has Ended
December 5, 2016
- RE: NEW AEFI REPORT FORM AND USER GUIDE
November 28, 2016
- INFORMATION UPDATE: MERS-CoV (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome – Coronavirus) and H7N9 Avian Influenza Virus
October 31, 2016
- Re: Mumps Reporting and Case Investigation
October 20, 2016
- Re: Shortage of Pyrazinamide (PZA) 500mg
September 14, 2016
- RE: Manitoba Immunization Program Updates
September 1, 2016
- Recommended Routine Immunization Schedule for Infants, Children, and Adults
September 2016
- Immunization Record Correction Form for Health Care Providers
August 2016
- Manitoba's 2016-17 Seasonal Influenza and Pneumo Immunization Program
August 12, 2016
- Re: Clarification on Salmonellosis (nontyphoidal) Reporting and Case Investigation
July 14, 2016 - Re: Manitoba's 2016-17 Seasonal Flu and Pneumo Immunization Program
July 13, 2016
- Re: Vaccine Returns
July 5, 2016
- Re: Benzathine Penicillin (Bicillin) Supply Shortage is Resolved
June 28, 2016
- Re: Update on Usage of Benzathine Penicillin (Bicillin) for the Management of Syphilis During National Shortage
June 3, 2016
- Re: New Communicable Disease Management Protocols and Tick-borne Disease Website
May 6, 2016
- Re: National Shortage of Benzathine Penicillin (Bicillin)
April 14, 2016
- Health Alert: Zika virus outbreak
April 1, 2016
- DPIN immunization records now in Provincial Immunization Registry
March 7, 2016
- URGENT ACTION REQUIRED: Menjugate Vaccine Lot 150401 Recall
March 4, 2016
- Re: Flu Activity in Manitoba
March 3, 2016
- Re: Syphilis Reporting and Case and Contact Investigation
March 1, 2016
- NEW Manitoba Immunization Records and Immunization Reminder Letters
February 23, 2016
- Health Alert: Zika virus outbreak
February 2, 2016
- Re: Provincial Response to Syphilis Outbreak - Management Tool Available
January 7, 2016
2015
- Health Alert: Ebola Virus Outbreak – Update for Health Care Providers
December 23, 2015 - Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in Manitoba
December 1, 2015
- Updated: Pneumococcal Polysaccharide (Pneu-P-23) Vaccine Eligibility Criteria
November 30, 2015
- Re: Salmonellosis (Nontyphoidal) Reporting and Case Investigation
November 2015 - Early Notice: Manitoba's HPV Immunization Program to Include Males, September 2016
October 21, 2015
- Update: Processing Remaining Influenza Vaccine Orders
October 19, 2015
- Re: Tick-borne Infections in Manitoba
September 25, 2015
- Electronic Process for Reporting Pharmacist-Administered Vaccines to MHHLS
September 25, 2015
- Updated TB Prescription Forms Notification Letter
August 26, 2015 - RE: 2015-16 Seasonal Flu and Pneumo Vaccine Ordering and Shipping Information
August 20, 2015 - RE: Updates to Manitoba's Publicly-Funded Immunization Program
July 14, 2015 - Re: The Manufacturer of Ethambutol Recently Revealed an Acute Shortage of Ethambutol Across Canada with Immediate Impact on The Availability of Ethambutol to Patients in the Community Setting.
July 2, 2015 - Manitoba's 2015-16 Universal Seasonal Influenza Immunization Program
June 18, 2015 - Re: Lyme Disease and Other Tickborne Infections in Manitoba
May 12, 2015
- Changes to Manitoba's Routine Immunization Schedule
May 11, 2015
- Generic Cefixime is Currently Available
April 23, 2015 - Updated Eligibility Criteria for Publicly-Funded Pneu-C-13 and 4CMenB Vaccines
April 22, 2015 - Health Alert: Ebola Virus Outbreak – Update for Health Care Providers
(February 17, 2015)
- Measles activity in Manitoba
February 10, 2015
- New! Order Health Information Resources Electronically
January 21, 2015 - Influenza Activity Update #1
January 20, 2015
2014
- Re: Lyme Disease and Other Tickborne Infections in Manitoba
October 29, 2014
- Update on Syphilis Outbreak
October 29, 2014
- Update on Cefixime Shortage & Product Substitution For Gonorrhea Management
October 24, 2014
- RE: 2014-15 Seasonal Influenza Immunization Program - Update
October 9, 2014 - Letter - Health Alert: Ebola Virus Outbreak - Update
October 2, 2014 - Re: 2014-15 Seasonal Influenza and Pneumo Immunization Program
September 11, 2014
- Re: Pharmacist Administration of Vaccines in Manitoba
September 10, 2014
- Re: Interim Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Guidelines
August 21, 2014
- Health Alert: Ebola virus outbreak, Western Africa
August 6, 2014
- 2014-15 Seasonal Influenza Immunization Program
June 18, 2014
- Rotavirus Program Reminder
May 26, 2014
- UPDATE: Measles in Manitoba
April 3, 2014
- Re: Management of Animal Exposures to Prevent Human Rabies
April 1, 2014
- Vaccine and Biologics Order Form and Vaccine Returns | Reminder: Vaccine Program Updates
March 31, 2014
- Important Information on Measles for Manitoba Parents/Guardians
March 25, 2014
- Measles Factsheet
March 24, 2014 - Measles
March 14, 2014 - Revised Tuberculosis Protocol
March 10, 2014
- New 2-dose Varicella and Rotavirus Immunization Programs
March 3, 2014
- Manitoba's HPV Immunization Program
February 18, 2014
- RE: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Supply Update
January 27, 2014
- Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Supply Update
January 16, 2014
- 2013-14 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Supply
January 15, 2014
- Hepatitis C Testing and Referral
January 8, 2014
- Influenza Activity in Manitoba
January 6, 2014
2013
- Re: Lyme Disease and Other Tickborne Infections in Manitoba
September 26, 2013
- Seasonal Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunization Program 2013-14
September 3, 2013
- Seasonal Influenza Immunization Program 2013-14
July 2, 2013 - MERS-CoV (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome - Coronavirus) and H7N9 Avian Influenza Virus in Eastern China
May 22, 2013 - Novel A (H7N9) Avian Influenza Virus in Eastern China
April 24, 2013
- Novel H7N9 Avian Influenza Virus in Eastern China
April 12, 2013
- Novel H7N9 Avian Influenza Virus in Eastern China
April 3, 2013
- High Levels of Influenza Activity in Manitoba
January 18, 2013
- Increase in Influenza Activity in Manitoba
January 11, 2013
- Pertussis in Manitoba: Update
January 4, 2013
2012
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine - NEW Eligibility Criteria
November 19, 2012
- Current shortage of Tubersol® for administering the Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)
November 1, 2012
- Voluntary Suspension of Flu Vaccine (Agriflu® and Fluad®) Lifted
October 31, 2012
- Agriflu® Suspension
October 27, 2012
- Re: Tick-borne Diseases in Manitoba
October 11, 2012
- Seasonal Influenza and Pneumococcal Program 2012-13
September 5, 2012
- Replacements for Resources – Be Wise-Immunize! & Protecting Your Child Against Disease
September 5, 2012
- Pneu-C-13 and Tdap Immunization Program Updates
July 10, 2012
- Seasonal Influenza Immunization Program 2012-13
June 21, 2012
- Return of Expired Vaccines (Flu & Others) Reminder
- Immunizing Agents and Biologics
Return Policy and Procedure
- Immunizing Agents and Biologics Order Form
June 5, 2012
- Rabies: Protocol for Management of Human Rabies and Management of Animal Exposures to Prevent Human Rabies (May 2012)
May 30, 2012
- Infection, Prevention and Control Guideline
May 16, 2012
- Temporary Vaccine Product Changes
April 18, 2012
- Vaccine Product & Inventory Updates
March 15, 2012
- Management of Gonococcal Infections and Treatment Kits
January 31, 2012
- Mumps
January 25, 2012
- Change of Provincial Vaccine Warehouse and Immunization Provider
Information Update
January 24, 2012
2011
- Updates to the 2011/12 Seasonal Influenza Immunization Program
October 21, 2011
- Changes to the 2011-2012 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Program
October 4, 2011
- Expanded Newborn Screening
September 22, 2011
- 2011-2012 ‘Get the Shot Not the Flu’ Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Program
August 30, 2011
- Pneumococcal Polysaccharide (Pneu-P-23) Vaccine Program
July 20, 2011
- Cadham Provincial Laboratory (CPL) - Updates to Programs and Services
June 29, 2011
- Measles Outbreak in Quebec
June 16, 2011
- 2011-2012 ‘Get the Shot not the Flu’ Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Program
June 3, 2011
- New and Revised Immunization Schedules on the Manitoba Health Website & Discontinuation of School-Based Grade 4 Varicella Catch-Up Program
May 19, 2011
- Expiring Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Stock
May 31, 2011
- Manitoba Health Cold Chain Protocol and Return Policy for Immunizing Agents and Biologics
April 4, 2011
- Activities and Changes to the Provincial Tuberculosis Control Program
March 28, 2011
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