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Influenza immunization during COVID-19 : guidance for the 2020-21 season

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Influenza is a vaccine-preventable disease which leads to many hospitalizations and deaths in Alberta each year. This document provides guidance for the delivery of influenza immunization services... More ≫

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Influenza is a vaccine-preventable disease which leads to many hospitalizations and deaths in Alberta each year. This document provides guidance for the delivery of influenza immunization services for the 2020-21 season during COVID-19, and assists health practitioners with measures to reduce transmission of COVID-19.

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Alberta Immunization Policy [Archived versions]

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PLEASE NOTE: This record contains superseded versions of the Alberta Immunization Policy and is maintained for reference purposes only. Please view the record at More ≫

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PLEASE NOTE: This record contains superseded versions of the Alberta Immunization Policy and is maintained for reference purposes only. Please view the record at https://open.alberta.ca/publications/aip for the most up-to-date version of the Policy.

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Alberta vaccine cold chain policy

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Vaccines are sensitive biological products that may become less effective or destroyed when exposed to temperatures outside the recommended range or inappropriate exposure to light. Cold Chain... More ≫

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Vaccines are sensitive biological products that may become less effective or destroyed when exposed to temperatures outside the recommended range or inappropriate exposure to light. Cold Chain refers to the processes and procedures that maintain optimal temperature and light conditions during the transport, storage, and handling of vaccines. The purpose of the Alberta Vaccine Cold Chain Policy is to define vaccine cold chain practices in Alberta; and to define the roles and responsibilities of Alberta Health Services, community providers, Alberta Health, and pharmacies in implementing the Policy.

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Alberta immunization strategy 2007-2017

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Reaching immunization target rates is vital to ensure that Albertans are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. In order to increase immunization rates, Alberta Health and Wellness... More ≫

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Reaching immunization target rates is vital to ensure that Albertans are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. In order to increase immunization rates, Alberta Health and Wellness developed the Alberta Immunization Strategy. The goal of increasing immunization rates is to be achieved through seven evidence-based strategic directions: enhancing accessibility; improving enabling technology; strengthening parental education and counselling; strengthening partnerships; strengthening provider training and education; strengthening public education and awareness; and strengthening research and evaluation.

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