This resource explains what pneumococcal disease is, what the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is, who should get and who should not get the vaccine, and possible side effects and risks of the vaccine.
This resource explains what polio is, what the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) is, who should get and who should not get the vaccine, and the possible side effects and risks of the 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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.