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MEDICAL ADVISORY: Measles Vaccination Recommendations and Vaccine Eligibility Extensions

Admin 07 Mar , 2024

MEDICAL ADVISORY: Measles Vaccination Recommendations and Vaccine Eligibility Extensions

Issued by: Dr. Jessica Jackman, MD MPH FRCPC FACPM DipABLM, Associate Medical Officer of Health

Date: March 5, 2024

Measles Vaccination Recommendations

In response to questions that Niagara Region Public Health has received from health care providers about measles vaccination, recommendations have been included for easy reference.

Vaccination schedule for those travelling outside of Canada 

  • Infants six to 11 months of age are eligible to receive one dose of MMR
    • Infants who receive a dose of MMR before 12 months of age will still need to be vaccinated according to the routine schedule beginning at 12 months
  • Adults who are eligible to receive only one dose of measles-containing vaccine according to the routine schedule can get a second dose for travel

Routine vaccination schedule (including high risk adults 26 years of age and older)

  • Children 12 months to 17 years of age 
    • The first dose of MMR is given at 12 months of age
    • A second dose of measles-containing vaccine is routinely given between four to six years of age
    • Children who have not received measles-containing vaccine according to this timeline are recommended to receive two doses
  • Adults 18 to 25 years 
    • Adults 18 to 25 years should receive two doses of measles-containing vaccine. If only one dose was previously received, individuals in this age group are recommended to receive a second dose.
  • Adults 26 years of age and older 
    • Adults who have not had a measles-containing vaccine can be vaccinated as well. Adults 26 years of age and older can receive one dose of measles-containing vaccine.
    • A second dose of measles-containing vaccine is also recommended for adults who meet the following criteria:
      • Health care workers
      • Post-secondary students
      • Military personnel
      • Anyone travelling outside of Canada
      • Anyone based on the health care provider’s clinical judgement

If further consultation about measles vaccination for a patient is required, call the Vaccine Preventable Disease program at 905-688-8248 or 1-888-505-6074 ext. 7396.

Use the General Vaccine Order Form to order MMR and MMRV vaccines.

Vaccine Eligibility Extensions

On January 5, 2024, the Ministry of Health updated their Guidance for Routine & Catch-Up Immunization Services. Please take every opportunity to identify, communicate with, and vaccinate your patients as per below.

  1. Students who missed school-based, grade 7 vaccines 

As a reminder, students remain eligible for Men-C-ACYW135 until they have received this vaccine.

2. Individuals who meet the criteria to receive high-risk vaccines

  • Extended until December 31, 2024:
    • HPV-9 (Gardasil 9®)available for males born in 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997
    • 4CMenB (Bexsero®)available for individuals born in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006
    • Men-C-ACYW135 (Menactra® or Nimenrix®)available for individuals born in 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1968
  • Refer to page 9 of the Ministry of Health’s guidancefor more information
  • See the High Risk Vaccine Order Formfor details and to place an order for vaccine

??????3. Adults who missed receiving Shingles vaccine 

For more information

Call the Vaccine Preventable Disease program at 905-688-8248 or 1-888-505-6074 ext. 7396

NOW HIRING – Full-time Permanent Nurse Practitioner RN (Extended Class) – Job Description

Admin 05 Oct , 2023

Title:          Registered Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care

Terms of Employment: Permanent Full-Time

Salary:  $125,900 – $127,987 annually

             Benefits, Paid time off, Hoop Pension Plan, Paid Parking, Professional Development,

  Weekends and Holidays Off, Paid Personal/Sick time

Anticipated Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Location: 4256 Portage Road, Unit 303

     Niagara Falls, Ontario

Portage Medical Family Health Team is an interdisciplinary primary health care team in Niagara Falls, On. Located on Portage Road. We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with diverse populations and providing clinical and therapeutic services.

Position Requirements:

Perform patient health assessment and health maintenance activities

Supporting with Primary Care appointments

Supporting our Women’s Health Programming

Monitor the ongoing therapy of patients with chronic illness, including palliative and mental health illness

Diagnose and treat acute/episodic minor illnesses

Offer phone and home consultation/triage for acute and episodic illnesses

Consistently record and document in the patient’s electronic medical record

Determine the need for and order all necessary diagnostic imaging, medications, treatments and referrals

Prepare and report quarterly data for Ontario Health

Education: Completion of college/university/CEGEP/vocational or technical training

Credentials (certificates, licenses, memberships, courses, etc.):

 

Nurse Practitioner

Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse, Extended Class with Nurse Practitioner (Adult)
Master’s degree in nursing and/or equivalent graduate Degree

 

Miscellaneous

Basic computer knowledge and competence (word processing/clinical applications)

Electronic Medical Record knowledge is an asset

CPR/Basic First Aid Certification

Experience:

One to two years’ clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner

Clinical experience in Mental Health an asset

Employer: Portage Medical Family Health Team

How to Apply:

Contact Name: Frank Ruberto – Executive Director

By E-mail: frank.ruberto@portagemedicalfht.ca