Patient Education Resources

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine

This resource explains what measles, mumps, and rubella are, what the MMR vaccine is, who should get and who should not get the vaccine, and the possible side effects and risks of the vaccine.

Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) Vaccine

This resource explains what measles, mumps, rubella and varicella are, what the MMRV vaccine is, who should get and who should not get the vaccine, and the possible side effects and risks of the vaccine.

MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)

This pamphlet explains what MRSA is, how it is spread, screening for MRSA, care in hospital and at home, and infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines to prevent spreading MRSA. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine

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.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection in 1 or both lungs. This pamphlet explains who is at a higher risk for pneumonia, what the symptoms are, and how it is diagnosed and treated. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Pneumonie

La pneumonie est une infection qui touche un ou les deux poumons. Le dépliant indique les personnes les plus à risque de contracter une pneumonie, quels sont les symptômes et comment elle est diagnostiquée et traitée. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Polyoma Virus and BK Virus

People who have had a kidney transplant and are taking immunosuppressive medications are at risk of infection from the BK virus. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of BK virus, how BK virus is diagnosed, and how it is treated.

Pour la prévention, le dépistage et le traitement des poux

Cette brochure contient de l'information sur la façon de prévenir les poux, de vérifier s'il y en a et de les traiter.

Prévenir la propagation des microbes et infections : Pratiques de base et precautions supplémentaires

Les fournisseurs de soins de santé travaillent fort pour prévenir la propagation des microbes d’une personne à l’autre. Cela est important parce que certains microbes peuvent causer des infections. La présente brochure explique en quoi consistent les pratiques de base et les précautions supplémentaires. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Preventing the Spread of Germs and Infections: Routine Practices and Additional Precautions

This pamphlet explains the infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines included in routine practices and additional precautions. This pamphlet is also available in French.