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Multi-Drug Resistance Organisms (MDROs) - Acute Care: How to prevent the spread of infection in hospital and at home [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs) are germs that can live in your gut. This fact sheet explains why you may be tested for MDROs, and how the spread of MDROs can be prevented in the hospital and at home. (Punjabi) Colour

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Hearing Tests for Infants and Children [Punjabi] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about hearing tests for children including routine screening, why children need to have their hearing screened, what you can do if you think your child has hearing loss, and types of hearing tests. Number 71b. (Punjabi)

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Allergic Reaction (Fraser Health) [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Allergic reactions occur when you come in contact with something your body is sensitive to. Allergic reactions can be caused by food, drugs, infections, insect bites, animals, things you breathe and skin contact with irritants such as cosmetics or soaps. (Punjabi) Colour

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How to do a Valsalva Maneuver [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

During your ultrasound exam, we might ask you to do as simple technique called a Valsalva maneuver. It is a way of breathing that helps us more easily see how blood is flowing. This resource explains how to do it. (Punjabi) Colour

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Cast or Splint Care (Fraser Health) [Punjabi] Permalink Public

A cast or splint supports and protects an injured part of your body. The cast or splint keeps the injured area from moving, so it can heal faster. How long you need the cast or splint depends on the type of injury. (Punjabi) Colour

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Wildfire Smoke [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Some people are especially sensitive to the health effects of wildfire smoke. Older adults, infants and young children, people who are pregnant, and people with chronic health conditions should take extra care. This describes the effects of wildfire smoke and ways to reduce your exposure. (Punjabi) Colour

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Following the Insertion of a Heart Device [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Care After the Insertion of a Heart Device Pacemaker, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD), Loop Recorder, or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy.This brochure includes information about how to care for yourself after your procedure, including care at home, resuming activity, when to make follow up appointments and when to call for help. (Punjabi) Colour

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Finding a Donor [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Finding a living donor at an early stage of your kidney disease may allow you to avoid dialysis completely. Without a living donor, you must be on dialysis before you are placed on the transplant wait list. Waiting for a kidney transplant from a deceased donor may take many years. (Punjabi)

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Summer Heat Safety for Seniors and People with Medical Conditions [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Explains how extreme heat can affect your health and why, what you can do to stay safe, and the signs of heat illness to watch for. Also includes ways that family and care partners can support those who are most vulnerable. Also available in a larger text size for those with vision challenges. (#267482). (Punjabi) Colour

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Talking to Children About Medical Assistance in Dying [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Many parents and caregivers wonder how best to talk to their children about death and dying. It can be especially challenging when someone in their life chooses Medical Assistance in Dying or MAiD. While every family has their own way of talking with each other, use this as a guide to help you talk to your children. (Punjabi) Colour

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