1. The Seasonal Influenza Immunization Program – An Evolving Partnership Between Community Physicians and AHS (Calgary Zone) Carol Yung, R.N., BScN, CCHN (C) Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunization Program Communicable Disease Control Unit AHS – Calgary Zone Friday, March 16, 2012

2. 2 Physician Partnership – Calgary Zone Number of Community Physician Clinics (urban and rural Calgary Zone) that participated in the Seasonal Influenza Immunization Program: 2010/2011 = 270 2011/2012 = 293

3. 3 Themes Identified to Enhance the Delivery of a Quality Influenza Immunization Program Building and Maintaining Relationships Respect and Collaboration Communication

4. 4 Influenza Immunization Stats (Data Current as of: March 3 rd, 2012) Total Doses Administered (Calgary Zone Public Health as of March 3 rd, 2012 + Calgary Zone Community Providers and First Nations as of December 31 st, 2011) = 334,298 Cumulative Physician Delivered Influenza Immunizations (Calgary Zone from October to December 31 st, 2011) = 65,639

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6. 6 Thank you!