Description
A province wide meningococcal immunization campaign took place over a six-month period between April 1 and September 30, 2001 throughout Alberta. The campaign had a preventive, proactive focus designed to protect two-to-24 year-olds. At the completion of four phases of meningococcal immunization provided in specific areas of the province and as a result of a sustained high rate of IMD, a province wide immunization campaign was introduced. This campaign, involving the 17 RHAs in Alberta and FNIHB, used the meningococcal bivalent (A, C) polysaccharide vaccine. The two-to-24 year old age groups were the target population and implementation occurred at the same time as phase five in the Capital Health Region. Phase six was implemented in the Capital Health region over four days, to allow new residents to be immunized, as well as those who missed previous opportunities. Feedback indicated the experience of the early campaign phases were extremely helpful in preparing and implementing the province wide program. Regions expressed appreciation for the expertise shared by AHW and Capital Health (and surrounding regions) in particular.
Updated
March 1, 2004
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Extent
41 pages
Frequency
Once
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Topic
Start Date
2001-04-01
End Date
2001-09-01
Subject (LCSH)
Subject (LCSH)
Resource Dates
Date Created
2004-03-01
Date Added
2015-08-11T21:13:48.227608
Date Modified
2004-03-01
Date Issued
2004-03-01
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ISBN (pdf)
0778526933
ISBN (print)
0778526925
NEOS catalogue key
3454761
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Contact
Contact Name
Alberta Health
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Communications 22nd Floor, 10025 Jasper Avenue Edmonton ABT5J 2N3 780-427-7164 780-427-1171 (fax)