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COVID-19 immunization : guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic

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This document provides guidance for the delivery of COVID-19 immunization services during the COVID-19 pandemic and assist immunization providers with measures to reduce transmission of COVID-19.

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More information about the immunization regulation

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Provides information to help health practitioners understand the Immunization Regulation, under the Public Health Act.

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Frequently asked questions : immunization regulation

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Provides answers to some commonly-asked questions about the Immunization Regulation.

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Pneumococcal Polysaccharide 23-Valent immunization program

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As of January 1, 2019, pharmacists will be able to provide routine Pneumococcal Polysaccharide 23 –Valent vaccine (Pneumo-P 23) to eligible adults 65 years of age and older. This fact sheet... More ≫

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As of January 1, 2019, pharmacists will be able to provide routine Pneumococcal Polysaccharide 23 –Valent vaccine (Pneumo-P 23) to eligible adults 65 years of age and older. This fact sheet outlines the eligibility criteria for the vaccine and reporting requirements for pharmacists. Included is decision tree to assist pharmacists in determining client eligibility.

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Incidence of chickenpox in Alberta

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Immunization coverage rates for one dose of a varicella containing vaccine by age two have been approximately 85 per cent for the past five years. While the incidence of disease has dropped... More ≫

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Immunization coverage rates for one dose of a varicella containing vaccine by age two have been approximately 85 per cent for the past five years. While the incidence of disease has dropped significantly with vaccine introduction, it is unknown if current coverage rates are sufficient to provide herd immunity. Additionally, some regions of Alberta remain at higher risk, as coverage is not uniform across the province.

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Impact of HPV immunization on infection prevalence

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Presents modeled reductions in HPV prevalence under various immunization strategies.

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Vaccine uptake following a measles outbreak in Alberta

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Shows the relationship between immunization delivery and outbreaks of measles.

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Impact of influenza immunization coverage on health system costs

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In the March 18, 2014 edition of Health Trends Alberta, a mathematical model was used to demonstrate rapid reductions in the number of hospitalizations expected with increasing influenza... More ≫

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In the March 18, 2014 edition of Health Trends Alberta, a mathematical model was used to demonstrate rapid reductions in the number of hospitalizations expected with increasing influenza immunization coverage. This week, the model is used to demonstrate the benefits to the health care system that can be anticipated for next flu season, if coverage of 45 per cent is achieved.

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Influenza immunization coverage impact on hospitalizations

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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... More ≫

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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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Measles immunization coverage rates for seven-year-olds in Alberta

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Investigates measles immunization coverage rates in Alberta by income quintile for 2013. Finds that complete measles immunization coverage increases with income.

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