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BC Immunization Manual

Contents & introduction

• Table of Contents
  
• Introduction | Overview of provider responsibilities, immunization competencies & opportunities for immunization
  
• Essential Immunization Services During Times of Severe Disruption | Guidance on the prioritization and continuity of immunization services during times of severe disruption to health service delivery

Parts 1-5

• Part 1: Immunization Schedules | Routine immunization schedules by age, use of minimum intervals between vaccine doses, management of vaccine administration errors
• Part 2: Immunization of Special Populations | Immunization of individuals at high risk, immunocompromised individuals, chronic medical conditions, occupation, lifestyle & other high-risk conditions 
• Part 3: Management of Anaphylaxis in a Non-Hospital Setting | Recognition, management & reporting of anaphylaxis 
• Part 4: Biological Products (Vaccines & Immune Globulins) | Product-specific information on vaccines & immune globulins including eligibility, dosing & scheduling 
• Part 5: Adverse Events Following Immunization | Recognition & reporting of an adverse event following immunization & implications for future immunization