La présente ressource explique ce qu'est la pneumonie, en quoi consiste le vaccin antipneumococcique polysaccharidique, qui devrait le recevoir et qui ne devrait pas le recevoir, de même que les effets secondaires et les risques possibles liés au vaccin.
This pamphlet explains the main differences between the common cold, the flu, and COVID-19. Information on symptoms and how these infections are spread is provided. Also available in French.
Le Staphylococcus aureus résistant à la méthicilline (SARM) est une infection à un staphylocoque résistant aux antibiotiques habituellement utilisés pour traiter les infections staphylococciques. La présente brochure explique comment se transmet le SARM, comment on le détecte, les soins à l’hôpital et à la maison et la durée pendant laquelle vous pouvez avoir le SARM. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet explains what a sexually transmitted infection (STI) is, including common symptoms, how we test for and treat STIs, how to make an appointment, what to do if you just want to be screened for STIs, and what to expect at the Clinic.
This guide gives important information about recovering from COVID-19. Topics include how manage your symptoms, when you can start various day-to-day activities again, and what to do if you are stressed, anxious or depressed. Resources for COVID-19 and long COVID are listed.
Patients currently on treatment for cancer should have the flu shot with a standard dose, inactive (not live) vaccine. This pamphlet lists the reasons for getting a flu shot, what it does not prevent, who should get it and when based on cancer treatments.
A tuberculin skin test (TST) can tell your health care provider if you may have been contact with the germs that cause tuberculosis (TB). This pamphlet explains how the test is done, what to expect after the test, and follow-up instructions. It also lists who should not get the test.
Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a urine sample to detect chlamydia. Locations for drop-offs are included.
This pamphlet explains how you can get viral gastroenteritis, the symptoms of viral gastroenteritis, how it is treated, what infection prevention and control (IPAC) steps will be taken while you are in the hospital, and what will happen when you go home. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Ce dépliant explique ce qu'est le virus Coxsackie, comment il se propage, quels sont les symptômes qu'il provoque et ce qu'il faut surveiller si votre enfant est atteint du virus. This pamphlet is also available in English.