Birth control patches prevent pregnancy by preventing an egg from leaving your ovary each month. This prevents fertilization (when an egg and sperm join). This pamphlet explains how the patch works, how well it works, when it starts to work, pros and cons, how to use it, and possible side effects. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Birth control pills prevent pregnancy by preventing an egg from leaving your ovary each month. This prevents fertilization (when an egg and sperm join). This pamphlet explains how well the pill works, when it starts working, pros and cons, how to take it, and possible side effects. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Blepharitis is a chronic ongoing swelling of the eyelids. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of blepharitis and how it is treated.
Blepharospasm (also called benign essential blepharospasm) is a rare condition that causes eyelid twitching or blinking that you cannot control. This pamphlet outlines who typically gets blepharospasm, how it is diagnosed, treatment, and things you can do to relieve symptoms.
Un bloc nerveux permet d’envoyer un anesthésique local (pour rendre insensible) au moyen d’une petite aiguille à un endroit près de vos nerfs. Le dépliant explique pourquoi vous pourriez avoir besoin d’un bloc nerveux, la façon dont on fait un bloc nerveux, les effets secondaires possibles et les avantages. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet provides blood collection tips for children. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains the blood components (parts), products, and alternatives that you may receive as part of a blood transfusion. A description, how it is given, benefits, and possible side effects of each product are given.
PL-0160: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. Blood glucose (also known as blood sugar) monitoring is important for making decisions about diabetes management. This resource outlines how to check, when to check, and target levels for children and youth.
PL-0160-AR: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series.