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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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Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) policy for Alberta immunization providers

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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. The purpose of this document is to provide AEFI reporting guidance for Alberta immunization providers. It contains information on: the importance of AEFI reporting and surveillance for vaccine safety; how and when to report an AEFI; and definitions of reportable AEFIs in Alberta.

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Immunization and adverse reactions following immunization (Imm/ARI) : permissible values

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This document, also known as the Immunization Data Standard Code Tables, provides guidelines for the electronic submission of immunization data to Alberta Health. It outlines the permissible... More ≫

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This document, also known as the Immunization Data Standard Code Tables, provides guidelines for the electronic submission of immunization data to Alberta Health. It outlines the permissible values for various data elements required for submission, ensuring compliance with established business rules and program validation rules specific to Alberta's immunization programs and the Alberta Immunization Regulation. Organized in a systematic manner, the document includes essential data elements required to minimize data rejections and errors due to incorrect or improper data structure and format.

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Immunization batch data submission and response guidelines

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This document defines the requirements for the electronic submission of immunization data to Alberta Health. Adherence to this document will ensure minimal data rejection due to incorrect or... More ≫

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This document defines the requirements for the electronic submission of immunization data to Alberta Health. Adherence to this document will ensure minimal data rejection due to incorrect or improper data structure and format. In addition to the business rules identified in the data submission and response guidelines, there are program validation rules specific to the immunization programs established in Alberta. A comprehensive listing of all program validation rules that should be adhered to may be found in this document.

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Adverse events following immunization data submission and response guidelines

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The purpose of this document is to define the requirements for the electronic submission of Adverse Events to immunization (AEFI) data to Alberta Health. Adherence to this document will ensure... More ≫

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The purpose of this document is to define the requirements for the electronic submission of Adverse Events to immunization (AEFI) data to Alberta Health. Adherence to this document will ensure minimal data rejection due to incorrect or improper data structure and format. In addition to the business rules identified in the Guideline, there are program validation rules specific to the reporting of Adverse Events to immunization data.

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Immunization data submission and response guidelines

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The purpose of the Data Submission Guideline section of this document is to define the requirements for the electronic submission of immunization data to Alberta Health. Adherence to this document... More ≫

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The purpose of the Data Submission Guideline section of this document is to define the requirements for the electronic submission of immunization data to Alberta Health. Adherence to this document will ensure minimal data rejection due to incorrect or improper data structure and format. In addition to the business rules identified in the Immunization Data Submission and Response Guidelines, there are program validation rules specific to the immunization programs established in Alberta. A comprehensive listing of all program validation rules that should be adhered to may be found in this document.

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Canadian vaccine injury support program (VISP)

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Explains the purpose and eligibility criteria of the Vaccine Injury Support Program. The purpose of the program is to ensure that all people in Canada who have experienced a serious and permanent... More ≫

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Explains the purpose and eligibility criteria of the Vaccine Injury Support Program. The purpose of the program is to ensure that all people in Canada who have experienced a serious and permanent injury as a result of receiving a Health Canada authorized vaccine, administered in Canada on or after December 8, 2020, have fair and timely access to financial support.

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Adverse Events Following Immunization data standard. Version 2.2

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2019 Data standard definition for the collection of Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) data elements. AEFI is an instance of an immunization service recipient having an adverse reaction... More ≫

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2019 Data standard definition for the collection of Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) data elements. AEFI is an instance of an immunization service recipient having an adverse reaction to the immunization they were administered. The data is used to manage, monitor, analyze and report on the AEFI incidents.

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Alberta immunization data standard. Version 1.6

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2019 Immunization data standard defines both data model and data elements for assessment of the health status of the population, the impact of immunization programs, and the communicable disease... More ≫

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2019 Immunization data standard defines both data model and data elements for assessment of the health status of the population, the impact of immunization programs, and the communicable disease control efforts.

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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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