Work
We provide assessment and immunization’s requirements for work
Our company provides assessment and Immunization’s requirements for Work including TB Mantoux Testing.
The following are vaccines that may be required:
- TB Mantoux/Skin test (one or Two Step) if working on a health care setting
- Hepatitis A and/or Hepatitis B for sanitation and water treatment employment,
- Rabies for Park Rangers, Veterinarian offices, Zoo employees
- Yellow Fever for Airline and Cruise ship employment
- Employment outside of Canada: Hepatitis A, B, Typhoid, Meningitis, Japanese Encephalitis, Rabies, Polio, etc. for Relocation or long-term rotation work in other countries.
Pricing
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Here is what you can expect when getting immunized at atlas immunization!
Some employers would require a TB skin test and other vaccines. For TB skin testing, you must book two appointments 48 – 72 hours apart (if there is no availability online for your follow-up, please contact us by email at: admin@atlasimmunization.com or leave a voicemail at 780-465-5150) we will do our best to accommodate you, make sure you have a flexible availability within the time frame and our business hours. Please bring all required documentation from your employer.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment. For your convenience parking is provided at no cost.
In order to provide you with comprehensive service please remember to bring:
- Your previous immunization records (including out of Province/Country), we have access to the online Alberta registry; however, sometimes those records are incomplete, contact your local health centre to get a copy if you do not have one. (780-413-7985in Alberta or 811)
- List of currently prescribed medications
- Employment forms.
One of our nurses will go through your medical and vaccine history, ask about any medications being taken, chronic illness, check your requirements according to your work and start filling out your required immunization forms if applicable.
The Nurse will perform a TB test (if applicable) and vaccines accordingly. TB skin test is a Two-part test, you must be available to come back to our office for a follow up 48-72 hours after the test. Make sure a follow-up is booked for your return.
The friendly front desk staff will then take your payment and give you a receipt with a DIN (Drug Identification Number) for your re-imbursement claim with your Private Benefit Plan or Health Spending Accounts. We accept payments via Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Interac (Debit), or e-transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions
The length is about 20-35 minutes you will be in our clinic, including the 15 minutes you need to wait after immunizations.
Depending on your work requirements and clinicals (practicum) schedule, you can start as soon as possible.
Some vaccines and testing are required from the company you are planning to collaborate, some are recommendations to be completed prior to employment, it is a good plan to complete all immunizations and be ready for your next journey in the workforce.
Yes, although some immunizations are provincially funded, we at Atlas only get the Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis vaccine provided from the province. All other immunizations have a fee attached. Once you get the vaccines, a receipt will be given to you with the information required by your private insurance provider to submit for re-imbursement.
NO, Atlas Immunizations is a designated Yellow Fever Centre by the Public Health Agency of Canada, we have all vaccines on site for your convenience.
NO, for your safety vaccines are heavily regulated, and must be stored and transported within the Provincial Cold Chain Protocol.
The Canadian Public Health System does not cover travel immunization. However, some private insurance companies may reimburse the cost depending on the level of coverage. A receipt with the Drug Identification Number will be issued to you at each visit.
In order to provide you with comprehensive service please:
- Bring your previous immunization records (including out of Province/Country), we have access to the online Alberta registry; however, sometimes those records are incomplete, contact your local health centre to get a copy if you do not have one. (780-413-7985in Alberta or 811)
- List of currently prescribed medications
- Employment forms
To avoid a short notice cancellation fee of $48.00 you must cancel your appointment at least 48 hours in advance, other patients would appreciate the opportunity to book their appointment.
Please note: A reminder of your appointment will be sent to you, use this to confirm, cancel or reschedule. You can also cancel by phone (leave a message) or e-mail at admin@atlasimmunization.com
Most vaccines cause no reactions outside of some local redness or tenderness at the injection site, but in rare cases may cause dizziness, fatigue, or headache. Prior to the administration of any vaccine, our experienced staff will go over details of the recommended vaccines.
Yes, for your convenience, we have available parking in front of our office.
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