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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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URLs
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Information about epidurals (Korean)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123101
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Kor_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Kor
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Kor_Epidurals.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Korean
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Kor
Images
URLs
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Information about epidurals (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123102
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Pun_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Pun
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Pun_Epidurals.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Pun
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URLs
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Information about epidurals (Spanish)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123106
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Spa_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Spa
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Spa_Epidurals.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Spanish
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Spa
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URLs
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Information about epidurals (Vietnamese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123108
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Vie_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Vie
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Vie_Epidurals.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Vietnamese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Vie
Images
URLs
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Parent information: Flu and your baby

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111248
Neonatal Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW862_ParentInfoFluAndYourBaby_2014.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCW862
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.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW862_ParentInfoFluAndYourBaby_2014.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Neonatal Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Influenza
Immunizations-Children
Infants
Abstract
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.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCW862
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URLs
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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
Images
URLs
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Information about epidurals (Simplified Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123103
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532SCh_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532SCh
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532SCh_Epidurals.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Simplified Chinese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532SCh
Images
URLs
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Information about epidurals (Traditional Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123107
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532TCh_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532TCh
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532TCh_Epidurals.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Traditional Chinese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532TCh
Images
URLs
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Intranasal dexmedetomidine for sedation: Information sheet

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125249
Sedation Clinical Resources. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2024.
URL
https://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Pharmacy,%20Therapeutics%20and%20Nutrition/C-05-14-62958.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Your health-care provider has recommended that your child receive a medication called; dexmedetomidine before their procedure. The medication is also called Precedex. It will help; your child feel comfortable during their procedure. This handout explains how your child will receive this medication,…
  1 url  
URL
https://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Pharmacy,%20Therapeutics%20and%20Nutrition/C-05-14-62958.pdf
Corporate Author
Sedation Clinical Resources
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2024
Subject
Sedation
Abstract
Your health-care provider has recommended that your child receive a medication called
dexmedetomidine before their procedure. The medication is also called Precedex. It will help
your child feel comfortable during their procedure. This handout explains how your child will receive this medication, and common effects.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Asthma resources for families

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124231
Asthma Clinic. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital
URL
http://www.bcchildrens.ca/health-info/coping-support/asthma
Material Type
Online
Website
These asthma resources are recommended by the Asthma Clinic. They include videos, asthma action plans, inhaler dose tracking sheets, and information on medication or devices that the Asthma Clinic may prescribe your child.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.bcchildrens.ca/health-info/coping-support/asthma
Corporate Author
Asthma Clinic
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Subject
Asthma
Asthma-Children
Asthma-Drug
Asthma-Medication
Abstract
These asthma resources are recommended by the Asthma Clinic. They include videos, asthma action plans, inhaler dose tracking sheets, and information on medication or devices that the Asthma Clinic may prescribe your child.
Language
Chinese Simplified
English
Punjabi
Material Type
Online
Website
URLs
Show Less

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
Images
URLs
Show Less

Alveolar cleft bone grafting: information and instructions

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121481
Gabrowski, Graham. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Alveolar_Cleft_Bone_Graft.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Explains the timing, procedure and care for alveolar cleft bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents and guardians with children undergoing the surgery.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Alveolar_Cleft_Bone_Graft.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Author
Gabrowski, Graham
Corporate Author
Cleft Palate Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF, 3 pages
Subject
Cleft Lip. Cleft Palate
Craniofacial Conditions
Children's Health-Surgery
Recuperation from surgery
Abstract
Explains the timing, procedure and care for alveolar cleft bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents and guardians with children undergoing the surgery.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
URLs
Show Less

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
Images
URLs
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High blood pressure in pregnancy: Information for care at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120606
Antepartum Home Care. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW625_HighBPPregnancy.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW625
This handout provides an overview of high blood pressure during pregnancy. This information will help you understand how your Home Care Nursing Team and your doctor are planning to keep you and your baby safe and healthy while you are at home.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW625_HighBPPregnancy.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Antepartum Home Care
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Pregnancy Complications
Abstract
This handout provides an overview of high blood pressure during pregnancy. This information will help you understand how your Home Care Nursing Team and your doctor are planning to keep you and your baby safe and healthy while you are at home.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW625
Images
URLs
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Going home with your baby : Information for new parents

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122874
Maternal Newborn Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1455_GoingHomeWithYourBaby.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1455
As a new parent you may have questions about what to expect following the birth of your baby. This booklet is organized to follow your journey through the hospital immediately following delivery and provides information for when you and your baby are home.; This booklet is a companion to the bcwome…
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1455_GoingHomeWithYourBaby.pdf
Corporate Author
Maternal Newborn Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF: 20 p.
Subject
Infants
Abstract
As a new parent you may have questions about what to expect following the birth of your baby. This booklet is organized to follow your journey through the hospital immediately following delivery and provides information for when you and your baby are home.
This booklet is a companion to the bcwomens.ca website.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1455
Images
URLs
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Peripheral nerve block (elastomeric pump) information sheet

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123699
Acute Pain Service. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Elastomeric-pump-info.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Nerve blocks are performed by delivering local anesthetic (numbing medication) around the nerves that carry painful sensation from the surgical site or limb (arm or leg).; Learn how this nerve block works, and what to expect.; There is a separate handout on caring for your child with an elastomeric…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Elastomeric-pump-info.pdf
Corporate Author
Acute Pain Service
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Anesthesia
Pain Control
Surgery-Coping
Abstract
Nerve blocks are performed by delivering local anesthetic (numbing medication) around the nerves that carry painful sensation from the surgical site or limb (arm or leg).
Learn how this nerve block works, and what to expect.
There is a separate handout on caring for your child with an elastomeric pump.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Caring for your child with an elastomeric pump : Information sheet

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123700
Acute Pain Service. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Caring-for-your-child-elastomeric-pump.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Nerve blocks are performed by delivering local anesthetic (numbing medication) around the nerves that carry painful sensation from the surgical site or limb (arm or leg).; Learn how to care for your child at home, when they have an elastomeric pump. This handout explains what to expect, and when to…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Caring-for-your-child-elastomeric-pump.pdf
Corporate Author
Acute Pain Service
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Anesthesia
Pain Control
Surgery-Coping
Abstract
Nerve blocks are performed by delivering local anesthetic (numbing medication) around the nerves that carry painful sensation from the surgical site or limb (arm or leg).
Learn how to care for your child at home, when they have an elastomeric pump. This handout explains what to expect, and when to get help.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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FASD tool kit for aboriginal families

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog109165
Wemigwans, Jennifer, Cunningham, Mary. [Toronto, ON]: Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres , 2008.
URL
http://ofifc.org/sites/default/files/docs/FASD%20Toolkit%20-%202008-01.pdf
Material Type
Online
This Tool Kit was prepared as a "user-friendly" resource to help front line workers working with children, youth, adults and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD or FAS).
  1 url  
URL
http://ofifc.org/sites/default/files/docs/FASD%20Toolkit%20-%202008-01.pdf
Author
Wemigwans, Jennifer
Cunningham, Mary
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres
Publication Date
2008
Subject
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects. FAS/FAE
Minority Health
Abstract
This Tool Kit was prepared as a "user-friendly" resource to help front line workers working with children, youth, adults and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD or FAS).
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Nutrition resources for food allergy families

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121411
Division of Allergy and Immunology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH_Nutrition_Allergy.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00007
This pamphlet lists places to find high-quality information online. It also explains how to find a dietitian, and how a dietitian can help with food allergies in children.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH_Nutrition_Allergy.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the above link to view.
Corporate Author
Division of Allergy and Immunology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file: 3 p.
Subject
Allergies-Diet Therapy
Abstract
This pamphlet lists places to find high-quality information online. It also explains how to find a dietitian, and how a dietitian can help with food allergies in children.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00007
Images
URLs
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