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Alberta immunization policy

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The Alberta Immunization Policy outlines the policies for the provision of publicly-funded immunizations in Alberta. It contains a complete listing of vaccines and biologicals that are ... More ≫

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The Alberta Immunization Policy outlines the policies for the provision of publicly-funded immunizations in Alberta. It contains a complete listing of vaccines and biologicals that are publicly-funded and indications for their use. PLEASE NOTE: These policies and documents are revised as new research and national recommendations become available. Please ensure you are always referencing the current version of the document. Check this page regularly for updates. The Canadian Immunization Guide recommendations should be consulted when further information about immunization is required.

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Alberta COVID-19 immunization policy

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The Alberta COVID-19 Immunization Policy (ACIP) sets out the requirements for the delivery of the COVID-19 Immunization Program.

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COVID-19 vaccine : active surveillance and reporting of adverse events following immunization (AEFI)

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The monitoring of adverse events following immunization (AEFI) involving vaccines and biologicals administered in Alberta is an important evaluation component of the provincial immunization ... More ≫

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The monitoring of adverse events following immunization (AEFI) involving vaccines and biologicals administered in Alberta is an important evaluation component of the provincial immunization program. This document has been developed specifically for COVID-19 vaccine AEFI active surveillance. Active AEFI surveillance for COVID-19 vaccine in Alberta involves a collaboration between Alberta Health, Alberta Health Services Provincial AEFI Team, and the Canadian National Vaccine Safety Network (CANVAS).

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COVID-19 immunization : medical exemption policy

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Issued under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, this policy outlines the conditions that constitute a medical exemption from COVID-19 immunization.

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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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Pertussis immunization program for pregnant women

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Outlines a pertussis immunization program for pregnant women being implemented in January 2019. Immunization of mothers in the second or third trimester of pregnancy provides protection to infants ... More ≫

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Outlines a pertussis immunization program for pregnant women being implemented in January 2019. Immunization of mothers in the second or third trimester of pregnancy provides protection to infants until they are able to receive the pertussis vaccine, which occurs at two months of age.

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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 ≫

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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