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Immunization

Immunizations protect individuals and communities through the prevention of disease and illness. It is one of the cornerstones of public health protection. All registered nurses have a responsibility to ensure the safety of Albertans who are eligible for, or who have received, a vaccine. This includes ensuring vaccines are stored correctly, assessing the eligibility for a vaccine, administering a vaccine safely, or reporting an adverse reaction or cold chain break.

On January 1, 2021, new electronic reporting requirements became effective as outlined in the amendments to the Public Health Act and Immunization Regulations that came into force on December 17, 2018. The Immunization Regulation outlines the responsibilities for registered nurses and other health care professionals regarding the administration of vaccines and vaccine programs, and assist in standardizing practices for all immunization providers, regardless of whether a vaccine is provincially funded or privately purchased.

The following information is available to guide your practice relating to the provision of vaccines for your clients.

Information

CARNA

Immunization reporting requirements

Medication Management Standards 

Guidelines for Medication and Vaccine Injection Safety 

Immunization programs - RN responsibilities

Flu immunization - RN responsibilities

Influenza Immunization of Registered Nurses 

Alberta Health

Alberta Immunization Policy (AIP)

Alberta Vaccine Storage and Handling Policy 

Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) Policy 

Immunization Data Submission and Response Guidelines 

Alberta Netcare Learning Centre immunizations

Alberta Health Services

Adverse event following immunization (AEFI) information

Government of Alberta

Immunization Regulation

Public Health Act

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