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Multi-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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Taking HIV PEP (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

The Forensic Nursing Services provides care to patients reporting varying forms of interpersonal violence including sexual assault. Part of the care provision is evaluating the patients risk of contacting HIV as a result of the assault. This handout will be given to patients seen by the Forensic Nursing Service who have been started on the HIV PEP (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). (English) Colour

Clean Your Hands Using Alcohol Based Hand Rub [English] Permalink Public

Illustration of the 8 steps to clean your hands. (English) Colour

Clean Your Hands Using Soap and Water [English] Permalink Public

Illustration of the 11 steps to clean your hands. (English) Colour

Intravenous (IV) Therapy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

An information sheet outlining intravenous (IV) therapy. (English) Colour

Eye Infection and Your Newborn Baby [English] Permalink Public

Most of the time, puffy or red eyes in your baby are caused by a blocked tear duct or infection by viruses or bacteria. Some eye infections may be serious and need special medication. This handout from Perinatal Services BC describes what to watch for. (English)

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http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/Documents/Guidel...

Sepsis - Information for patients and families [English] Permalink Public

This document provides an overview on sepsis: what it is, who is at risk, signs and symptoms, treatments, and prevention. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FF/FF.110.S47.pdf

Grade 6 Catch-up Immunizations [English] Permalink Public

Students might not be up-to-date on some of their childhood vaccines. Along with the routine vaccines offered in Grade 6, this sheet describes other vaccines your child might need. (English) Colour

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Grade 9 Catch-up Immunizations [English] Permalink Public

Students might not be up-to-date on some of their childhood vaccines. Along with the routine vaccines offered in Grade 9, this sheet describes other vaccines the student might need. (English) Colour

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Information for families and caregivers on children's fever and pain medication [English] Permalink Public

Community and hospital pharmacies all over Canada are working with manufacturers, distributors, federal, provincial, and territorial governments, and others to address the current supply challenges affecting pediatric formulations of fever and pain medication. This tip sheet was developed in collaboration with health-care providers to offer guidance on when and how to use these products, and when you should speak with a health-care professional for advice. (English)

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https://www.pharmacists.ca/cpha-ca/assets/File/cph...