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Create Opportunities for Your Child to Communicate (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Children are more likely to communicate when there is a reason to communicate. You can create opportunities by using communication temptations. The key is that you should wait for your child to tell you or show you what they want. Then, when you respond, your child will learn that communication works! (English) Colour

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How to Take Long-Acting Opioid Pain Medicine: Palliative Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This handout has information on how to take opioid pain medicine. Opioids are one type of medicine used to treat pain, or to help when feeling short of breath. Opioids are available in short and long-acting forms. People taking long-acting pain medicine may need short acting pain medicine if they still have pain. (English) Colour

Asthma (Children) - What you should know [English] Permalink Public

Describes what is asthma, what to watch for, medicine to treat it, and when to get help. Also has Frequently Asked Question that many parent ask about. (English)

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Cannabis Use and Human Milk [English] Permalink Public

This resource explains how cannabis use by a parent affects a baby. For people who choose to use cannabis, this resource provides suggestions for keeping your baby safer. (English) Colour

Easing Pain in Babies, Children and Youth: Online resources [English] Permalink Public

Online resources for you ways you can help your child when they are in pain or when they are faced with painful medical activities like a needle poke. (English) Colour

Sick Day Management for Type 2 Diabetes [English] Permalink Public

A bad cold, the flu or a serious injury can make your blood glucose too high. People not usually taking insulin may need to take insulin when they are sick. On the other hand when you take diabetes medication (pills and/or insulin) and cannot eat your usual foods, your blood glucose may go too low. Follow these guidelines to help you stay out of hospital. (English) Colour

Secondary Osteoporosis [English] Permalink Public

This four-page fact sheet focuses on secondary osteoporosis, which occurs as a result of the treatment of another disease or condition, or the condition itself. Includes information on glucocorticoids, other medications and medical conditions that also causes secondary osteoporosis and how to reduce the effects. Also includes information on conditions and treatments that contribute to falls and fractures. (English)

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How to do a Valsalva Maneuver [English] Permalink Public

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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. (English) Colour

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Are Your Immunizations Up-to-Date? - High School Letter to Students [English] Permalink Public

A letter for high schools students in all grades. Explains how students can check their immunization records and how to update the records if an immunization is missing. It also explains how to book an appointment if an immunization is needed. (English) Colour

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After Open Heart Surgery: A Quick Reference (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Patient discharge instructions to be given to patients after open heart surgery. (English) Colour

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