Statement on Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
- The Canadian recommendations for Influenza vaccine are stated by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) each year. Provinces take this information into consideration when implementing their own recommendations.
2020-2021 Universal Influenza Immunization Program Implementation Package
Components of 2020-2021 Influenza Vaccine
The World Health Organization recommends which components should be included in influenza vaccines each year. For the 2020-2021 influenza season, in the Northern Hemisphere, these will be:
Egg-based Vaccine (FluLaval Tetra, FLUMIST® QUADRIVALENT, FLUZONE® Quadrivalent, FLUZONE® High-Dose, Influsplit Tetra)
- an A/Guangdong-Maonan/SWL1536/2019 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus;
- an A/Hong Kong/2671/2019 (H3N2)-like virus;
- a B/Washington/02/2019 (B/Victoria lineage)-like virus; and
- *a B/Phuket/3073/2013 (B/Yamagata lineage)-like virus.
*The B/Phuket/3073/2013 (B/Yamagata lineage)-like virus strain is included in quadrivalent vaccines. The preceeding three strains are included in both the trivalent and the quadrivalent vaccines. FLUZONE® High-Dose is the only trivalent vaccine listed above.
Cell-or recombinant-based Vaccines (FLUCELVAX® QUAD)
- an A/Hawaii/70/2019 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus;
- an A/Hong Kong/45/2019 (H3N2)-like virus;
- a B/Washington/02/2019 (B/Victoria lineage)-like virus; and
- a B/Phuket/3073/2013 (B/Yamagata lineage)-like virus.
Influenza Vaccine Product Monographs
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Consent Form
Influenza Immunization Reporting Forms
For the 2020-2021 Universal Influenza Immunization Program, the Ministry of Health no longer requires vaccine utilization reports from facilities that participate.
Reporting Requirements for Health Care Worker Influenza Immunization (Long-Term Care Homes and Public Hospitals)
- Long-term care homes and publicly hospitals are required to report health care worker immunization rates to the Health Unit by January 15th, 2021. Further details regarding collection of health care worker coverage rates, including forms, will be provided when available.
Reporting Requirements for Long-Term Care Home Resident Influenza Immunization
- Long-term care homes are required to report resident immunization rates to the Health Unit by January 15th, 2021. Further details regarding collection of resident coverage rates, including forms, will be provided when available.
Influenza Outbreak Tools
Line Lists
Specimen Collection and Testing
Antivirals
Surveillance
Local Surveillance
Provincial Surveillance
National Surveillance
Resources
COVID-19 Pandemic Considerations
The COVID-19 pandemic creates a series of challenges for the delivery of the seasonal influenza immunization program. The following resources have been developed by NACI to address these challenges in various health care settings.
For additional guidance and setting specific resources, including others on immunization, visit COVID-19 Guidance and Resources for Health Care Providers and Institutions.
Influenza Surveillance Reports
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