107 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.
Infection Prevention and Control
The Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) team is a group of health care providers within Nova Scotia Health. This pamphlet explains what you should expect your health care team to do to help prevent infection and what you and your visitors can do to help prevent infection. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Infection Prevention and Control Toolkit for Designated Caregivers and Essential Care Partners
This pamphlet explains how designated caregivers and essential care partners can prevent the spread of infection to themselves and others. Topics include monitoring your health, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), and how to keep yourself healthy.
Infections respiratoires
Cette brochure explique les principales différences entre le rhume et la grippe. Des renseignements sur le diagnostic, les symptômes et la propagation de la maladie sont fournis. Des renseignements sur la façon de vous protéger et de protéger les autres contre la grippe, sur les mesures à prendre si vous contractez la grippe et sur les médicaments disponibles sont également fournis. Vous apprendrez aussi quoi faire si vous présentez des symptômes de la grippe ou du rhume alors que vous êtes à l'hôpital. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Influenza Vaccine Information & Aftercare: Influenza vaccine for people aged 6 months and older
This resource explains what influenza is, what the influenza vaccine is, who should get and not get the vaccine, and possible side effects and risks of the vaccine.