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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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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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Rat Prevention and Control [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Rats can be both a serious pest and a cause for public health concern. They carry and transmit disease, and they bite people and pets if provoked. This pamphlet contains extensive information on how to identify and to detect rats and rat activity, and how to rat-proof your home to help control and reduce rat population. (Punjabi) Black & White

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Introduction to Welcome to the Hospital - Care Journal for Patients and Families (Fraser Health) [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Introduction to the Welcome to the Hospital - Care Journal for Patients and Families booklet which gives you information to help you during your hospital stay.Use this booklet to record treatments, tests, and results. It is also a place where you can write down questions or concerns so you can remember to talk to us about them. (Punjabi) Colour

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Medical Order for Scope of Treatment (MOST) (Fraser Health) [Punjabi] Permalink Public

A doctor’s order can be created based on Advance Care Planning conversations between a patient and their doctor. The patient keeps of the order to take with them to: the hospital if they visit the emergency department or are admitted, or a medical appointment. The order provides information to health care providers about your wishes and health care goals. (Punjabi) Colour

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Vertigo (Fraser Health) [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Vertigo (sounds like ‘ver-tee-go’) is commonly called ‘Dizziness’. It can be a feeling of being light-headed or feeling faint. It can also be a feeling of spinning, whirling, or the room around you spinning. Vertigo can make it hard to stand or walk and you may feel off balance. It can also make you feel sick to your stomach (nauseated). (Punjabi) Colour

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Tips for Good Mental Well-being Booklet [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Mental health is the way you think and feel about yourself and the world around you. When you look after your mental health, it is easier to handle stress and other problems. By taking care of yourself first, you will be able to take better care of others. In this booklet, you will learn different ways to build good mental health. It also contains resources that are available to you. (Punjabi) Colour

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