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Fever in infants: Emergency care

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog108945
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2005.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/Fever in infants_390_jul05.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 390
Pamphlet provides information on how to recognize signs and symptoms of infection, including fever, in an infant. Also gives details on the tests for infection and how it is treated.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/Fever in infants_390_jul05.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Fever
Abstract
Pamphlet provides information on how to recognize signs and symptoms of infection, including fever, in an infant. Also gives details on the tests for infection and how it is treated.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 390
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Clean intermittent catheterization

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Urology Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2006. 1999, revised 2006.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/MC_Intermittent_Catherization_PE311_1999.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 311
This pamphlet provides information and instructions on how to catheterize your child.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/MC_Intermittent_Catherization_PE311_1999.pdf
Corporate Author
Urology Department
Edition
1999, revised 2006.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Catheterization
Home Care Technology
Children's Health. Pediatrics
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information and instructions on how to catheterize your child.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 311
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Caring for your child after cleft palate surgery

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog103355
Cleft Palate Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1216_CleftPalateSurgery_2009_Apr.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1216
Information on how to care for your child after cleft palate surgery including feeding, mouth care, ear and throat care, and pain management.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1216_CleftPalateSurgery_2009_Apr.pdf
Corporate Author
Cleft Palate Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2009
Subject
Cleft Lip. Cleft Palate
Home Care-Children
Surgery-Coping
Craniofacial Conditions
Abstract
Information on how to care for your child after cleft palate surgery including feeding, mouth care, ear and throat care, and pain management.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1216
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Caring for your child after cleft lip surgery

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog103356
Cleft Palate Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1217_CleftLipSurgery_2009_Apr.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1217
Information on how to care for your child after cleft lip surgery including feeding, healing and incision care, pain management, and orthodontic appliances.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1217_CleftLipSurgery_2009_Apr.pdf
Corporate Author
Cleft Palate Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2009
Subject
Cleft Lip. Cleft Palate
Home Care-Children
Surgery-Coping
Craniofacial Conditions
Abstract
Information on how to care for your child after cleft lip surgery including feeding, healing and incision care, pain management, and orthodontic appliances.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1217
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Alveolar bone graft for children born with cleft lip & palate

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog103910
Cleft Palate Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1327_AlveolarBoneGraft_2009_Apr.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1327
Discusses aveolar bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents on how to care for their child after this surgery.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1327_AlveolarBoneGraft_2009_Apr.pdf
Corporate Author
Cleft Palate Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
PDF
Subject
Cleft Lip. Cleft Palate
Craniofacial Conditions
Children's Health-Surgery
Recuperation from surgery
Abstract
Discusses aveolar bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents on how to care for their child after this surgery.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1327
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Nostril splinting before surgery for newborns with cleft lip nasal deformity

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106330
Cleft Palate Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1221_NostrilSplintingCleftLip_2009_Apr.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1221
Answers to frequently asked questions about nostril splinting for cleft lip and nasal deformity including: what a nostril splint is, how it's made, how long it is worn for; care of the splint.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1221_NostrilSplintingCleftLip_2009_Apr.pdf
Corporate Author
Cleft Palate Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2009
Subject
Cleft Lip. Cleft Palate
Children's Health-Surgery
Nostril Splinting
Craniofacial Conditions
Abstract
Answers to frequently asked questions about nostril splinting for cleft lip and nasal deformity including: what a nostril splint is, how it's made, how long it is worn for; care of the splint.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1221
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Seizure associated with fever - caring for your child: Advice for parents and families

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Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2012.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1008_SeizureWithFever_2012.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1008
Explains what a seizure is, what you should and should not do when your child is having a seizure.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1008_SeizureWithFever_2012.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Seizure Disorders-Children
Fever
Abstract
Explains what a seizure is, what you should and should not do when your child is having a seizure.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1008
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Caring for a child with fever: Advice for parents and caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112333
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2012.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1002_CaringForChildWithFever_2012.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1002
This pamphlet offers advice for parents and caregivers on how to know if your child has a fever, what you can do at home, and how it's diagnosed by a doctor.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1002_CaringForChildWithFever_2012.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Fever
Abstract
This pamphlet offers advice for parents and caregivers on how to know if your child has a fever, what you can do at home, and how it's diagnosed by a doctor.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1002
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URLs
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Caring for your child with croup: Advice for parents and caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112334
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2012.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1651_Croup_2012.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1651
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.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1651_Croup_2012.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
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.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1651
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Caring for your colicky baby: Advice for parents & caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112373
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2012.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1299_Colic_2012.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1299
Advice sheet for parents on how to take care of your baby when he or she has colic. Includes tips on what you can do to help, when to see your family doctor, and when to bring your baby to the Emergency Deparment.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1299_Colic_2012.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Infants
Parenting
Abstract
Advice sheet for parents on how to take care of your baby when he or she has colic. Includes tips on what you can do to help, when to see your family doctor, and when to bring your baby to the Emergency Deparment.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1299
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Caring for yourself after surgery to correct scoliosis

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Department of Orthopedic Surgery. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1052_CaringForChildAfterScoliosisSurgery_2014_Sept.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1052
Describes caring for yourself after having scoliosis surgery. Includes: going back to school; care of the incision (scar); aches, pains and funny feelings; wearing braces and eating well.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1052_CaringForChildAfterScoliosisSurgery_2014_Sept.pdf
Website Notes
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Corporate Author
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Scoliosis. Lordosis
Surgery-Coping
Abstract
Describes caring for yourself after having scoliosis surgery. Includes: going back to school; care of the incision (scar); aches, pains and funny feelings; wearing braces and eating well.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1052
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URLs
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Head injury: Advice for parents and caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111679
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1001_HeadInjury_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1001
Informs parents what to look for after their child has suffered a head injury, including how to care for your child in the first 24 hours after bringing them home.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1001_HeadInjury_2014.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file: 3 p.
Subject
Head Injury-Coping
Head Injury. Traumatic Brain Injury
Abstract
Informs parents what to look for after their child has suffered a head injury, including how to care for your child in the first 24 hours after bringing them home.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1001
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URLs
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Caring for your child's lung infection (Bronchiolitis)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112949
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1297_Bronchiolitis_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1297
Bronchiolitis is a cold virus (often Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)) that has gone down into your child's lungs. This pamphlet provides information about what to do, what treatments are available, and when to go to your family doctor and the emergency room.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1297_Bronchiolitis_2014.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF: 1 p.
Subject
Emergency Care Services. Emergency Room. ER
Abstract
Bronchiolitis is a cold virus (often Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)) that has gone down into your child's lungs. This pamphlet provides information about what to do, what treatments are available, and when to go to your family doctor and the emergency room.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1297
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URLs
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Clostridium difficile: Patient and family pamphlet (BC Children's)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113044
Department of Nursing, PHSA Infection Control. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA400_ClostridiumDifficileInfection_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PHSA400
This pamphlet provides information about C. difficile, also known as Clostridium difficile or C.diff. It's a germ (bacteria) that can cause diarrhea.; It answers the questions about what it is, who can get it, how it's treated, how it spreads, how the hospital prevents the spread, what you can do t…
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA400_ClostridiumDifficileInfection_2014.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Department of Nursing
PHSA Infection Control
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Diarrhea
Bacterial Diseases
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information about C. difficile, also known as Clostridium difficile or C.diff. It's a germ (bacteria) that can cause diarrhea.
It answers the questions about what it is, who can get it, how it's treated, how it spreads, how the hospital prevents the spread, what you can do to prevent the spread, and what to do when you go home from the hospital.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PHSA400
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Ectopic pregnancy

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[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW933_EctopicPregancy_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW933
This pamphlet provides information about ectopic pregnancy, including what it is, how do you know if you have an ectopic pregnancy, what tests you need, and what the treatment options are.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW933_EctopicPregancy_2014.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF: 4 p.
Subject
Women's Health. Gynecology
Pregnancy Complications
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information about ectopic pregnancy, including what it is, how do you know if you have an ectopic pregnancy, what tests you need, and what the treatment options are.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW933
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Mother's milk in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113226
Neonatal Program Feeding Committee. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW953_Mothers%20Milk%20in%20the%20NICU_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW953
This booklet contains information about breastfeeding, specifically for mothers who have babies in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.)
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW953_Mothers%20Milk%20in%20the%20NICU_2014.pdf
Website Notes
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Corporate Author
Neonatal Program Feeding Committee
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF: 23 p.
Subject
Breastfeeding
Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants
Abstract
This booklet contains information about breastfeeding, specifically for mothers who have babies in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.)
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW953
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Information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus or RSV

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110810
The Pharmacy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW95_RSV_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW95
Provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW95_RSV_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
The Pharmacy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
Provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW95
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Information for parents about Synagis

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112009
The Pharmacy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96_RSV_Synagis_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96
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.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96_RSV_Synagis_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
The Pharmacy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 1 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
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.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96
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Information for parents about Synagis (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112259
The Pharmacy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96P_SynagisForm_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96-P
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.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96P_SynagisForm_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
The Pharmacy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 1 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
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.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96-P
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URLs
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Information for parents about Synagis (Traditional Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112260
The Pharmacy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96Ch_SynagisForm_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96-TCh
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.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96Ch_SynagisForm_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
The Pharmacy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 1 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
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.
Language
Chinese-Traditional
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96-TCh
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