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A Novel Application of Surveillance Algorithms in Childhood Immunization Program Monitoring
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In this paper we investigate the use of the CUSUM algorithm on retrospective MMR and Pentacel (DTaP-IPV-Hib) immunization data to determine if this type of surveillance tool is useful for measuring changes in immunization rates. -
Evaluation of a Systematic Emergency Department Chief Complaint System for Near Real-Time Public Health Surveillance
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To determine the predictive abilities of systematic emergency room chief complaints for the detection of acute infectious diseases in the Winnipeg population. -
Detection Abilities of Several Commonly Used Algorithms as Determined by Simulation Analysis
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The Public Health Agency of Canada is currently utilizing a syndromic surveillance prototype called the Canadian Early Warning System (CEWS). This system monitors several live data feeds, including emergency room chief… read more