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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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April 8, 2014
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1 page
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2014-04-08
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2015-10-02T21:10:45.159194
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2014-04-08
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2014-04-08
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Health Trends Alberta provides a snapshot on a wide range of health topics. Within a one-page format, they provide a description of a topic, why it is important, and what the trend is like in Alberta. The purpose of these reports is to stimulate thought and discussion on a variety of health related topics, and make known some of the numerous issues dealt with by the Alberta health system.
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Alberta Health, Surveillance and Assessment Branch