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1,573 Patient Education Resources
Important Information about Rotavirus and Rotavirus Vaccine
This resource explains what rotavirus is, what the rotavirus vaccine is, who should get and who should not get the vaccine, and the possible side effects and risks of the vaccine.
Important Information about Shingles and the Herpes Zoster Vaccine
This resource explains what shingles is, what the herpes zoster vaccine is, who should get and who should not get the vaccine, and the possible side effects and risks of the vaccine. Cette ressource est aussi disponible en français (13107).
Important Information about Tetanus and Diphtheria and Td Vaccine
This resource explains what tetanus and diphtheria are, what the Td vaccine is, who should get and who should not get the vaccine, and the possible side effects and risks of the vaccine.
Important Information about Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis diseases and Tetanus, Diphtheria and Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine
This resource explains what tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis are, what the Tdap vaccine is, who should get and who should not get the vaccine, and the possible side effects and risks of the vaccine.
Important Information about Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis and Polio and Tetanus, Diphtheria, Acellular Pertussis and Polio (Tdap-IPV) Vaccine
This resource explains what tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and polio are, what the Tdap-IPV vaccine is, who should get and who should not get the vaccine, and the possible side effects and risks of the vaccine. This resource is also available in French.
In-Centre Hemodialysis
This pamphlet is for patients who are beginning dialysis. It explains what to expect when starting hemodialysis, common questions you may have, your hemodialysis schedule, and your hemodialysis health care team. Information about Patient Rights and Responsibilities, Patient Relations, and Ethics is included.
Incidents liés à la sécurité des patients
Cette brochure explique ce que sont les incidents liés à la sécurité des patients, comment les signaler, et ce qu'est la divulgation. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Independent Living Simulation Suites - Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre
There are 2 fully-equipped 1-bedroom Independent Living Simulation (ILS) suites at the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre are designed to give you or support persons practice at independent or assisted living before you go home. This pamphlet explains the type of life skills that can be practiced in the suites and when the suites can be used.