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Seasonal influenza in Alberta

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Each year around the globe the influenza virus causes a significant burden on health care systems and society in general. This annual summary provides statistics and analysis of influenza activity... More ≫

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Each year around the globe the influenza virus causes a significant burden on health care systems and society in general. This annual summary provides statistics and analysis of influenza activity in Alberta for the given season and includes a provincial overview, influenza activity by health zone and by age group, and statistics on outbreaks, hospitalizations, and immunization rates.

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Public health disease management guidelines : epidemics

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the reporting of epidemics as notifiable diseases. Includes a case definition and reporting... More ≫

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the reporting of epidemics as notifiable diseases. Includes a case definition and reporting requirements. The guidelines were developed by Alberta Health with input and advice from Medical Officers of Health, public health nurses, public health inspectors and medical infectious disease specialists.

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2017/18 influenza surveillance report

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Provides weekly updates on the spread of influenza in Alberta during the 2017/2018 influenza season. Statistics tracked include: outbreaks by region, confirmed cases by week, hospitalizations,... More ≫

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Provides weekly updates on the spread of influenza in Alberta during the 2017/2018 influenza season. Statistics tracked include: outbreaks by region, confirmed cases by week, hospitalizations, antiviral prescriptions, and number of cases of influenza-like illnesses. Also includes links to websites with Canadian and international influenza activity statistics.

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2016/17 influenza surveillance report

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Provides weekly updates on the spread of influenza in Alberta during the 2016/2017 influenza season. Statistics tracked include: outbreaks by region, confirmed cases by week, hospitalizations,... More ≫

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Provides weekly updates on the spread of influenza in Alberta during the 2016/2017 influenza season. Statistics tracked include: outbreaks by region, confirmed cases by week, hospitalizations, antiviral prescriptions, and number of cases of influenza-like illnesses. Also includes links to websites with Canadian and international influenza activity statistics.

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2015/16 influenza surveillance report

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Provides weekly updates on the spread of influenza in Alberta during the 2015/2016 influenza season. Statistics tracked include: outbreaks by region, confirmed cases by week, hospitalizations,... More ≫

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Provides weekly updates on the spread of influenza in Alberta during the 2015/2016 influenza season. Statistics tracked include: outbreaks by region, confirmed cases by week, hospitalizations, antiviral prescriptions, and number of cases of influenza-like illnesses. Also includes links to websites with Canadian and international influenza activity statistics.

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Review of deaths occurring in Alberta during the 2009 influenza pandemic

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In 2009, the World Health Organization declared the first influenza pandemic in 41 years. The new strain was named influenza A(H1N1)pdm09. In 2010, the Minister of Alberta Health and Wellness... More ≫

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In 2009, the World Health Organization declared the first influenza pandemic in 41 years. The new strain was named influenza A(H1N1)pdm09. In 2010, the Minister of Alberta Health and Wellness (AHW) asked the Health Quality Council of Alberta to conduct a comprehensive review of the Alberta response to A(H1N1)pdm09. As part of this review, it was noted that Alberta had a higher mortality rate for than other provinces, but provincial differences in surveillance methods made inter-provincial comparisons difficult to interpret. In response to questions raised through the review, AHW committed to undertake a review of reported deaths to determine the role A(H1N1)pdm09 played in the death. This report presents the findings of the review.

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2014/15 influenza surveillance report

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Provides weekly updates on the spread of influenza in Alberta during the 2014/2015 influenza season. Statistics tracked include: outbreaks by region, confirmed cases by week, hospitalizations,... More ≫

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Provides weekly updates on the spread of influenza in Alberta during the 2014/2015 influenza season. Statistics tracked include: outbreaks by region, confirmed cases by week, hospitalizations, antiviral prescriptions, and number of cases of influenza-like illnesses. Also includes links to websites with Canadian and international influenza activity statistics.

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2013/14 influenza surveillance report

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Provides weekly updates on the spread of influenza in Alberta during the 2013/2014 influenza season. Statistics tracked include: outbreaks by region, confirmed cases by week, hospitalizations,... More ≫

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Provides weekly updates on the spread of influenza in Alberta during the 2013/2014 influenza season. Statistics tracked include: outbreaks by region, confirmed cases by week, hospitalizations, antiviral prescriptions, and number of cases of influenza-like illnesses. Also includes links to websites with Canadian and international influenza activity statistics.

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2012/13 influenza surveillance report

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Provides weekly updates on the spread of influenza in Alberta during the 2012/2013 influenza season. Statistics tracked include: outbreaks by region, confirmed cases by week, hospitalizations,... More ≫

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Provides weekly updates on the spread of influenza in Alberta during the 2012/2013 influenza season. Statistics tracked include: outbreaks by region, confirmed cases by week, hospitalizations, antiviral prescriptions, and number of cases of influenza-like illnesses. Also includes links to websites with Canadian and international influenza activity statistics.

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Seasonal influenza in Alberta : summary report

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Each year around the globe the influenza virus causes a significant burden on health care systems and society in general. This annual summary provides statistics and analysis of influenza activity... More ≫

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Each year around the globe the influenza virus causes a significant burden on health care systems and society in general. This annual summary provides statistics and analysis of influenza activity in Alberta for the given season and includes a provincial overview, influenza activity by health zone and by age group, and statistics on outbreaks, hospitalizations, and immunization rates.

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