IWK. Allergy / Asthma (Chest / Respiratory) Clinics. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0390

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Croup is an inflammation of the larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), and large airways occurring in young children. The illness may begin with a runny nose, followed several days later by a harsh, barky (seal-like) cough, and hoarse voice. As the windpipe below the voice box narrows, noisy breathing (stridor) occurs as the child breathes in. Symptoms of croup often start suddenly during the night when the child awakens with a cough. Fever frequently is present.

IWK. Allergy / Asthma (Chest / Respiratory ) Clinics, IWK. Chest (Asthma) Clinic, IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0622

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Answers the common questions about respiratory infections in children, such as: colds; epiglottis; sore throat; bronchiolitis; bronchitis; whooping cough; croup.

IWK. Infection Prevention and Control Services, IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience, IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0694

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MRSA is short for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It is a common bacteria that can live on the skin and in the nose and does not usually cause any harm. MRSA refers to the type of staphylococcal bacteria that are resistant to the antibiotic methicillin. It is often resistant to other types of antibiotics as well.

IWK. Infection Prevention and Control Services, IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience, IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

PL-1217

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VRE is short for Vancomycin Resist-ance Enterococci. Enterococci are bacteria that live in the gastrointestinal tract (bowels) of most individuals and generally do not cause harm. Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) is a type of enterococci that is resistant to the antibiotic vancomycin. If a person has an infection caused by VRE it can be more difficult to treat.

IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

PL-1237

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Part 1 outlines the program and criteria to which patients/families must adhere; Part 2 outlines troubleshooting ideas for: leaking at catheter site; local irritation (i.e. redness, swelling, itching; extreme discomfort with needle; blood return observed; long infusion times; needle contaminated by touching, dropping, etc.; infusion pump stops during infusion.

IWK. Pediatric Medical Services, IWK. Infection Prevention and Control Services, IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology, IWK. Perioperative Services. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2019.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0625

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How RSV is spread, what the symptoms are, how it is treated.

IWK. Pediatric Medical Services, IWK. Infection Prevention and Control Services, IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology, IWK. Perioperative Services. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2019.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0625-FR

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In French. Le virus respiratoire syncytial, communément appelé RSV d’après son nom en anglais, est la cause la plus fréquente d’une infection des voies respiratoires inférieures chez les bébés et les jeunes enfants. / How RSV is spread, what the symptoms are, how it is treated.

IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology, IWK. Pharmacy. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2015.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0951

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Although anyone can get Lyme disease, children spend a lot of time outdoors and are at particular risk. Lyme disease can present as an infection in various ways. If the doctor thinks that your child has Lyme disease based on symptoms and possible exposure, your child will most likely receive 2-4 weeks of antibiotics.