1,567 Patient Education Resources
COVID-19 Vaccination and Cancer FAQ
This pamphlet explains if the vaccine is safe for people with cancer, how well the vaccine works in people with cancer, when you should get the vaccine, and which vaccine you should get. Possible side effects are listed.
COVID-19 Vaccine and Cancer: Third Doses
This pamphlet explains whether you will need a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine if you have had 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19: Taking Care While You are in the Hospital
This pamphlet is for people that are admitted to the hospital with COVID-19. Topics include: What is COVID-19 (SARS-CoV2), how does COVID-19 spread, what to expect while admitted with COVID-19, and answers to other questions you may have.
Coxsackievirus (Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Herpangina)
This pamphlet explains what coxsackievirus is, how it is spread, what symptoms it causes, and what to watch for if your child has the virus. This pamphlet is also available in French.
CPE (Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae)
This pamphlet explains what CPE is, how it is spread, screening for CPE, care in hospital and at home, and infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines to prevent spreading CPE. This pamphlet is also available in French.
CPRE
La CPRE est un test qui permet d’examiner le canal cholédoque, la vésicule biliaire et le conduit pancréatique. Cette brochure décrit les risques, la préparation à l’examen, la façon dont il est effectué et les soins qui suivent l'examen. This pamphlet is also available in English, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.
Creatinine Clearance Collection - Halifax Area
Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a creatinine urine (pee) specimen. Contact information for blood collection clinic hours and addresses, and to book a blood collection appointment is included.
Critical Care Units: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
This pamphlet outlines what to expect when your loved one is admitted to the ICU or CCU at Cape Breton Regional Hospital.