Description
In the fall of 2009, Alberta introduced a universal influenza immunization program for all Albertans aged 6 months and older. A mathematical model was developed to assist in public health planning and better understand the effects and interrelationships between immunizations, antiviral treatments, influenza infections, hospitalizations and deaths. The model was used to predict the number of hospitalizations expected at different levels of influenza immunization coverage.
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March 18, 2014
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1 page
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Date Created
2014-03-18
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2015-10-02T21:15:42.021447
Date Modified
2014-03-18
Date Issued
2014-03-18
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Health Trends Alberta provides a snapshot on a wide range of health topics. Within a one-page format, they provide a description of a topic, why it is important, and what the trend is like in Alberta. The purpose of these reports is to stimulate thought and discussion on a variety of health related topics, and make known some of the numerous issues dealt with by the Alberta health system.
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Alberta Health, Surveillance and Assessment Branch