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Internal and External Condoms

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WP85-1039

Condoms are birth control devices that prevent semen from entering a vagina or anus, preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), if used properly. This pamphlet explains what internal and external condoms are, how they work, what to do if a condom breaks, and what to do if your partner does not want to use a condom.

MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WC85-1764

This pamphlet explains how Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is spread, screening for MRSA, infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines for your care in the hospital and at home, and how long you may have MRSA. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Pneumonia

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WA85-0368

Pneumonia is an infection in 1 or both lungs that causes the air sacs in the lungs to get inflamed. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of pneumonia, who is at risk, and how pneumonia is diagnosed and treated. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Pneumonie

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2061

Cette brochure traite des symptômes de la pneumonie, des personnes à risque et de la façon de diagnostiquer et de traiter l’infection. This pamphlet is also available in English.

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