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Provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
Written in Punjabi, this pamphlet provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
In Traditional Chinese, this pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
This pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
In Punjabi, this pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
A hands-on introduction to a topical and currently important subject. It explains the way viruses spread, where they come from and how they work, answering a children's questions with fun, interactive flaps.
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Overview of what allergic reactions are and how to treat and prevent them.
This pamphlet offers advice to parents and caregivers on how to care for your child with croup. It explains croup, the symptoms, what you can do at home, how it's diagnosed and also how it's treated.
Written in Traditional Chinese, this pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
This 1 page pamphlet for parents explains what an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test is, and what you can do to prepare for the test in Traditional Chinese.
This pamphlet provides information about the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test, which measures how the hearing nerve and brainstem respond to sounds. It includes how the test is done, explains why your child must be asleep during the test, and eating and drinking instructions in Traditional Ch…
Written in Traditional Chinese, this pamphlet includes helpful tips for parents about helping children cope with medical procedures and surgery.
Traditional Chinese language: Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
This booklet summarizes the BC Consensus Statement on Hip Surveillance for children with cerebral palsy, which was developed in 2011 and 2012 by parents of these children, and lots of nurses and physicians across BC.
This pamphlet provides information for new parents about the flu, precautions they can take to protect their baby from the flu virus, and what will happen if you or your baby gets the flu while staying in the hospital.
Kwakwaka'wakw (kwok-wok-ya-wokw) people believe that our human spirit must be taken care of. We have medicines for taking care of our body, mind, emotions, and spirit. What do you do to take care of yourself?
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This pamphlet provides information about a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Having a child who suddenly develops PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Strep), PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) or related conditions such as encephalitis can be a daunting challenge for parents. This clear guide explains the symptoms and …
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This pamphlet answers some of the most commonly asked questions about mastitis. (Mastitis is an infection of the breast tissue and/or milk ducts.)