Vaccine Ordering and Fridge Inspections
Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) distributes publicly funded vaccines to physicians and long-term care facilities across Oxford County, Elgin County and the City of St. Thomas. SWPH also inspects vaccine fridges and investigates cold chain incidents.
Vaccine ordering
Please only order enough vaccine for one month. Over-stocking can result in high vaccine wastage.
Elgin-St. Thomas Order Forms
Complete the appropriate vaccine order form and fax it to 519-633-0468.
- Flu Vaccine Order Form (for health care providers) - currently unavailable
- Publicly Funded Routine Vaccine Order Form (for health care providers and long-term care facilities)
- High Risk and School Program Vaccine Order Form
Oxford Order Forms
Complete the appropriate vaccine order form and fax it to 519-539-6206.
- Flu Vaccine Order Form (for health care providers) - currently unavailable
- Publicly Funded Routine Vaccine Order Form (for health care providers)
- High Risk School Vaccine Order Form
Vaccine Return Form
To return vaccine, please use the Vaccine Return Form for health care providers, long-term care homes and pharmacies.
Vaccine storage, handling and fridge inspections
Please refer to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care's Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidelines.
Definition of a Cold Chain Incident |
A cold chain incident occurs when the vaccine is exposed to temperatures outside the +2°C and +8°C range. This can happen in your refrigerator or during transport from SWPH to your facility. |
Mandatory requirements for Cold Chain |
In order to be compliant with the mandatory requirements for vaccine storage and handling, facilities must:
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Reporting a cold chain incident to SWPH |
When you notice refrigerator temperatures are out of the required range:
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Tips for effective vaccine storage and handling |
There are many effective practices that can be adopted to achieve the best possible vaccine storage and handling:
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Using a digital min/max thermometer |
A digital min/max thermometer is a thermometer that accurately records the highest and lowest temperatures reached inside the refrigerator since the thermometer was last reset.
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