QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department is working with reduced space, which may lead to delays for those with less urgent concerns. Learn more here.
Starting Saturday, December 14, the entrance to the QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department will change to 1840 Bell Road. Learn more.
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 gives information about the Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Clinic in Halifax. It explains what an STI is, how we test for and treat STIs, how to make an appointment at the clinic, and what to do if you want to be screened for STIs.
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 an inactive (not live) vaccine. This pamphlet explains if the flu shot will protect you from getting the flu, when and where to get it, and what to do if you have flu symptoms.
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.
This pamphlet identifies how VRE is spread, screening for VRE, care in hospital and at home, and infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines to prevent spreading VRE. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet outlines water rules some patients may need to follow while admitted to the Victoria General site or the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre because of a type of bacteria commonly found in water. This pamphlet is also available in French.