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Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This fact sheet explains why it is important to prevent this infection from spreading to other patients in the hospital, or to your friends and family when you go home. (English) Colour
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253976Scabies [English] Permalink Public
HealthLinkBC Health File information about scabies including symptoms, treatment, and preventing re-infestation. Number 09. (English)
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Pertussis (Whooping Cough) [English] Permalink Public
HealthLinkBC Health File information about pertussis (whooping cough) including vaccine, symptoms, and home treatment. Number 15c. (English)
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) [English] Permalink Public
HealthLinkBC Health File information about methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) including overview of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), treatment and prevention. Number 73. (English)
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Viral Gastrointestinal Illness (Stomach Flu) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
How to prevent the spread of infection in the hospital and at home. Viral gastrointestinal illness, also known as stomach flu, is a common illness. It can occur as a case in just one person or can quickly spread through families and cause outbreaks. Outbreaks occur in the community every year. There are several different viruses that cause illness with vomiting and diarrhea. This fact sheet provides information about how to prevent the spread of infection in hospital and at home. (English) Colour
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264181Accidental Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
It is best to assume that all blood and body fluids are infectious. This factsheet is for anyone in the community who has been exposed. Usually given out in Emergency. Describes the types of exposure, the types of infections, how to protect the spread of possible infection, and how to prevent or treat exposure in the future. (English) Colour
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264346Multi-Drug Resistance Organisms (MDROs) - Acute Care: How to prevent the spread of infection in hospital and at home [English] Permalink Public
This fact sheet explains why you may be tested for MDROs (Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms) in the hospital (acute care), how we do the test, what to do while waiting for results, and next steps after testing negative or positive. (English) Colour
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264215Welcome to the Emergency Department [English] Permalink Public
Information about what you can expect, how to take care of yourself and who you can ask if you have questions. (English) Colour
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264355Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter [English] Permalink Public
This booklet includes What is ‘atrial fibrillation’? What is ‘atrial flutter’?, Is Afib/flutter harmful?, What can trigger Afib/flutter?, What causes Afib/flutter?, What can Afib/flutter feel like?, How is Afib/flutter treated?, What about preventing a stroke?, What can I do to help my heart?, What if I get an Afib/flutter episode?, When should I get help?, My Afib/flutter management plan, Living well with Afib/flutter, Questions you might want to ask. (English)
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Instructions for when to take, how to take, and how it works. Also includes list of Opiate Agonist Treatment Clinics. (English) Colour
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