Influenza Immunization

Information for Health Professionals

Primary Care Alberta (PCA) Provincial Immunization Program provides healthcare professionals with current influenza immunization resources, program updates, vaccine information, and clinical guidance. Materials align with provincial standards, PPHS policy, and national recommendations to support seasonal influenza vaccine delivery.



Vaccine Information

The below documents contain important information for community providers implementing a safe and effective fall immunization program for 2026-2027. These documents, including documents found in the third-party links below, are made available on this webpage by Primary Care Alberta (PCA) to assist community providers who are ultimately accountable for exercising their own professional judgment when providing health care.

Vaccine Biological Pages


Information Sheets


Product Monograph

Product Monographs can be used as a resource and reference, however PCA recommendations for COVID-19 immunization are based on the Alberta Immunization Policy. Refer to Influenza Vaccine Biological Pages for Alberta clinical guidelines.


National Advisory Committee Statements


Consent

For use by Alberta health service delivery organizations. Use this form when a parent or alternate decision-maker is not able to be with the person being immunized. An alternate decision-maker could be an agent, guardian, specific decision-maker or co-decision-maker.

  • Consent for Influenza Immunization
    • The parent or alternate decision-maker should complete this form and send it with the person being immunized.
    • For alternate decision-makers – please also send a copy of documents to show that you are authorized to be the alternate decision-maker.

Forms


Vaccine Storage & Handling

Vaccine Storage and Handling is an important component of immunization programs. The PCA Vaccine Storage and Handling Standard contains detailed information and resources to assist in meeting the requirements for proper storage and handling of provincially funded vaccines.


Adverse Events Following Immunization



Influenza Immunization - Health Professionals