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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 Health Care Insurance Plan : schedule of podiatric surgery benefits [2024]

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This Schedule applies only to those podiatric surgery services that are insured under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Act. The rules apply to all benefits unless otherwise stated. The rates for ... More ≫

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This Schedule applies only to those podiatric surgery services that are insured under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Act. The rules apply to all benefits unless otherwise stated. The rates for anaesthetic services listed in the Schedule are payable to physicians and are not claimable by podiatric surgeons. This Schedule has been modelled after the Schedule of Medical Benefits and therefore uses the same categories and terminology.

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Facility and functional centre definitions and facility listing

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Claims to the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan for insured services provided in formally-recognized or -accredited facilities in Alberta require a facility number and functional centre code.... More ≫

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Claims to the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan for insured services provided in formally-recognized or -accredited facilities in Alberta require a facility number and functional centre code. This resource contains the facility numbers and functional centre codes that Alberta Health has assigned to these facilities.

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Alberta public health disease management guidelines : coronavirus, COVID-19

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the reporting of COVID-19 as a notifiable disease. Includes a case definition and reporting... More ≫

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the reporting of COVID-19 as a notifiable disease. Includes a case definition and reporting requirements for the disease. The guidelines were developed by Alberta Health with input and advice from Medical Officers of Health, public health nurses, public health inspectors and medical infectious disease specialists.

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Alberta public health disease management guidelines : influenza, seasonal

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of influenza as a notifiable disease. Topics covered include: a case... More ≫

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of influenza as a notifiable disease. Topics covered include: a case definition of the disease; information on reporting requirements; disease etiology; clinical presentation; diagnosis; epidemiology; key investigation; case management and treatment; and preventive measures. The guidelines were developed by Alberta Health with input and advice from Medical Officers of Health, public health nurses, public health inspectors and medical infectious disease specialists.

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Communicable diseases reportable by NDR or other form reference list for MOHs and designates

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A reference list for zone medical officers of health outlining the communicable diseases that must be reported to the Chief Medical Officer of Health for Alberta. Includes required reporting... More ≫

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A reference list for zone medical officers of health outlining the communicable diseases that must be reported to the Chief Medical Officer of Health for Alberta. Includes required reporting timelines for reporting.

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Alberta public health disease management guidelines : respiratory syncytial virus

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the reporting of Respiratory Syncytial Virus as a notifiable disease. Includes a case definition and... More ≫

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the reporting of Respiratory Syncytial Virus as a notifiable disease. Includes a case definition and reporting requirements for the disease. The guidelines were developed by Alberta Health with input and advice from Medical Officers of Health, public health nurses, public health inspectors and medical infectious disease specialists.

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Alberta public health disease management guidelines : tetanus

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of tetanus as a notifiable disease. Topics covered include: a case... More ≫

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of tetanus as a notifiable disease. Topics covered include: a case definition of the disease; information on reporting requirements; disease etiology; clinical presentation; diagnosis; epidemiology; key investigation; case management and treatment; and preventive measures. The guidelines were developed by Alberta Health with input and advice from Medical Officers of Health, public health nurses, public health inspectors and medical infectious disease specialists.

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Alberta public health disease management guidelines : severe acute respiratory infection (SARI)

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) as a notifiable disease.... More ≫

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) as a notifiable disease. Topics covered include: a case definition of the disease, information on reporting requirements and public health management guidance. The guidelines were developed by Alberta Health with input and advice from Medical Officers of Health, public health nurses, public health inspectors and medical infectious disease specialists.

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Alberta public health disease management guidelines : measles

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of measles as a notifiable disease. Topics covered include: a case... More ≫

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of measles as a notifiable disease. Topics covered include: a case definition of the disease; information on reporting requirements; disease etiology; clinical presentation; diagnosis; epidemiology; key investigation; case management and treatment; and preventive measures. The guidelines were developed by Alberta Health with input and advice from Medical Officers of Health, public health nurses, public health inspectors and medical infectious disease specialists.

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