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Alberta vaccine storage and handling for COVID-19 vaccine

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This document provides information on the storage and transport of COVID-19 vaccines in order to maintain their safety and efficacy.

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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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Alberta vaccine storage and handling policy for provincially funded vaccine

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The Alberta Vaccine Storage and Handling Policy applies to all provincially-funded vaccines and outlines the accountabilities, roles and responsibilities for staff and immunizers in maintaining... More ≫

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The Alberta Vaccine Storage and Handling Policy applies to all provincially-funded vaccines and outlines the accountabilities, roles and responsibilities for staff and immunizers in maintaining vaccine viability for provincially funded vaccines. The policy sets out cold chain (storage, transport, and handling) requirements for staff and immunizers in order to maintain the safety and efficacy of provincially funded vaccine.

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Alberta influenza immunization policy

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Influenza is a contagious and easily-transmitted respiratory disease caused by a virus that affects the nose, throat and lungs. The Alberta Influenza Immunization Policy (IIP) sets out the... More ≫

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Influenza is a contagious and easily-transmitted respiratory disease caused by a virus that affects the nose, throat and lungs. The Alberta Influenza Immunization Policy (IIP) sets out the requirements for the provincially-funded Influenza Immunization Program. The objectives of the policy are: to reduce the incidence and impact of influenza disease in Alberta; to have effective and safe influenza vaccines available for administration; to increase the coverage rates of targeted populations; and for all people in Alberta to have access to provincially-funded influenza vaccine.

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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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Alberta COVID-19 immunization program update

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This document provides guidance for the delivery of third doses for high-risk individuals, as well as additional doses for Albertans travelling to a jurisdiction that does not accept visitors... More ≫

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This document provides guidance for the delivery of third doses for high-risk individuals, as well as additional doses for Albertans travelling to a jurisdiction that does not accept visitors vaccinated with Covishield/AstraZeneca.

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Influenza and COVID-19 immunization : guidance for the 2021-22 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 2021-22 season during COVID-19, and assists health practitioners with measures to reduce transmission of COVID-19.

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Fluzone® high-dose influenza vaccine : information for health professionals

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Information for health professionals on the use of Fluzone® high-dose influenza vaccine.

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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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