Children and Lyme Disease
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37888
IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology, IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0951
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
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.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Lyme Disease
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Lyme disease
- Abstract
- 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.
- Responsibility
- IWK Infectious Disease / Immunology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0951
Giving Your Child Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin at Home
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38049
IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1237
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
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.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology
- Alternate Title
- Information about the Home Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin (SCIg) Infusion Program
- How to Troubleshoot Infusion Problems at Home
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Home Infusion Therapy
- Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
- Infusions, intravenous
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Home drug infusion therapy
- Immunoglobulins
- Intravenous therapy
- Abstract
- 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.
- Responsibility
- IWK Infectious Disease / Immunology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1237
A Guide to Common Respiratory Infections in Children
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37779
IWK. Allergy / Asthma (Chest / Respiratory ) Clinics, IWK. Chest (Asthma) Clinic, IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0622
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Answers the common questions about respiratory infections in children, such as: colds; epiglottis; sore throat; bronchiolitis; bronchitis; whooping cough; croup.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Allergy / Asthma (Chest / Respiratory ) Clinics
- IWK. Chest (Asthma) Clinic
- IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Child
- Communicable Diseases
- Respiratory Tract Infections
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Communicable diseases in children
- Infection in children
- Pediatric respiratory diseases
- Abstract
- Answers the common questions about respiratory infections in children, such as: colds; epiglottis; sore throat; bronchiolitis; bronchitis; whooping cough; croup.
- Responsibility
- IWK Allergy / Asthma (Chest / Respiratory ) Clinics, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0622
[In French] Administration d’une perfusion sous-cutanée d’immunoglobulines à votre enfant à domicile
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38098
IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1237-FR
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
In French. Votre enfant souffre d’une déficience ou d’un dysfonctionnement important du système immunitaire et aura besoin de perfusions d’immunoglobulines pour y remédier. Le traitement standard actuel consiste en une perfusion d’immunoglobulines par voie intraveineuse (dans une veine) ou sous-cutanée (sous la peau).
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology
- Alternate Title
- Renseignements sur le Programme de perfusion sous-cutanée d’immunoglobulines à domicile
- Comment résoudre des problèmes de perfusion à domicile
- Information about the Home Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin (SCIg) Infusion Program
- How to Troubleshoot Infusion Problems at Home
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Home Infusion Therapy
- Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
- Infusions, intravenous
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Home drug infusion therapy
- Immunoglobulins
- Intravenous therapy
- Abstract
- In French. Votre enfant souffre d’une déficience ou d’un dysfonctionnement important du système immunitaire et aura besoin de perfusions d’immunoglobulines pour y remédier. Le traitement standard actuel consiste en une perfusion d’immunoglobulines par voie intraveineuse (dans une veine) ou sous-cutanée (sous la peau).
- Responsibility
- IWK Infectious Disease / Immunology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1237-FR
[In French] Staphylococcus aureus résistant à la méticilline (SARM)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37830
IWK. Infection Prevention and Control Services, IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology, IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0694-FR
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
In French. SARM est le sigle utilisé pour désigner le staphylococcus aureus résistant à la méticilline, une bactérie commune qui se retrouve sur la peau et dans le nez et qui est habituellement inoffensive.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Infection Prevention and Control Services
- IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology
- IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience
- Alternate Title
- Guide à l’intention des patients et leur famille
- Services de prévention et de contrôle des infections
- MRSA
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
- A Guide
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Bacterial Infections
- Communicable Diseases
- Communicable Disease Control
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Bacterial diseases
- Communicable diseases
- Staphylococcus aureus infections
- Abstract
- In French. SARM est le sigle utilisé pour désigner le staphylococcus aureus résistant à la méticilline, une bactérie commune qui se retrouve sur la peau et dans le nez et qui est habituellement inoffensive.
- Responsibility
- IWK Infection Prevention and Control Services, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0694-FR
[In French] Virus Respiratoire Syncytial (RSV)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38006
IWK. Pediatric Medical Services, IWK. Infection Prevention and Control Services, IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology, IWK. Perioperative Services.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0625-FR
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
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.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Pediatric Medical Services
- IWK. Infection Prevention and Control Services
- IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology
- IWK. Perioperative Services
- Alternate Title
- renseignements pour les parents
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Information for Parents
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Communicable Diseases
- Respiratory Syncytial Viruses
- Respiratory Tract Infections
- Virus Diseases
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Communicable diseases
- Respiratory infections
- Virus diseases
- Abstract
- 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.
- Responsibility
- IWK Pediatric Medical Services, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0625-FR
Lamivudine Drug Information
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38085
IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology, IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1267
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Why is this medication being prescribed for your baby? In addition to zidovudine, additional antiretroviral medications which slow the growth of the HIV virus, may be prescribed for the baby to help prevent the baby from getting HIV infection. Lamivudine is given as part of a protocol in which the newborn receives 2 doses by mouth every 12 hours for two weeks.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Alternate Title
- for the Parent / Caregiver
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Lamivudine
- Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
- Anti-HIV Agents
- Infant Health
- Infection
- Therapeutics
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Highly active antiretroviral therapy
- Therapeutics
- Infections
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Why is this medication being prescribed for your baby? In addition to zidovudine, additional antiretroviral medications which slow the growth of the HIV virus, may be prescribed for the baby to help prevent the baby from getting HIV infection. Lamivudine is given as part of a protocol in which the newborn receives 2 doses by mouth every 12 hours for two weeks.
- Responsibility
- IWK Infectious Disease / Immunology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1267
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
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
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.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Infection Prevention and Control Services
- IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience
- IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology
- Alternate Title
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
- A Guide for Patients and Families
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Bacterial Infections
- Communicable Diseases
- Communicable Disease Control
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Bacterial diseases
- Communicable diseases
- Staphylococcus aureus infections
- Abstract
- 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.
- Responsibility
- IWK Infection Prevention and Control Services, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0694
Nevirapine Drug Information
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38086
IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology, IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1268
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Why is this medication being prescribed for your baby? In addition to zidovudine, additional antiretroviral medications may be prescribed for the baby to help prevent the baby from getting HIV infection. Nevirapine is given as part of a protocol in which the newborn receives a total of 3 doses by mouth.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Alternate Title
- for the Parent / Caregiver
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Nevirapine
- Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
- Anti-HIV Agents
- Infant Health
- Infection
- Therapeutics
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Highly active antiretroviral therapy
- Therapeutics
- Infections
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Why is this medication being prescribed for your baby? In addition to zidovudine, additional antiretroviral medications may be prescribed for the baby to help prevent the baby from getting HIV infection. Nevirapine is given as part of a protocol in which the newborn receives a total of 3 doses by mouth.
- Responsibility
- IWK Infectious Disease / Immunology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1268
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37780
IWK. Pediatric Medical Services, IWK. Infection Prevention and Control Services, IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology, IWK. Perioperative Services.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0625
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
How RSV is spread, what the symptoms are, how it is treated.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Pediatric Medical Services
- IWK. Infection Prevention and Control Services
- IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology
- IWK. Perioperative Services
- Alternate Title
- Information for Parents
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Communicable Diseases
- Respiratory Syncytial Viruses
- Respiratory Tract Infections
- Virus Diseases
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Communicable diseases
- Respiratory infections
- Virus diseases
- Abstract
- How RSV is spread, what the symptoms are, how it is treated.
- Responsibility
- IWK Pediatric Medical Services, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0625
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
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
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.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Infection Prevention and Control Services
- IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience
- IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology
- Alternate Title
- Vancomycin Resistance Enterococci
- A Guide for Patients and Families
- Infection Prevention & Control Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Bacterial Infections
- Communicable Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Diseases - microbiology
- Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Bacterial diseases
- Communicable diseases
- Gastrointestinal system--Diseases
- Abstract
- 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.
- Responsibility
- IWK Infection Prevention and Control Services, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1217
Zidovudine Drug Information
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38087
IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology, IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1269
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Why is this medication being prescribed for your baby? Zidovudine is an antiretroviral drug that slows the growth of the HIV virus. Zidovudine has shown to decrease the risk of a mother passing the HIV virus to her baby when it is taken by the mother in pregnancy and delivery and by the baby for up to 6 weeks after birth.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Alternate Title
- for the Parent / Caregiver
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Zidovudine
- Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
- Anti-HIV Agents
- Infant Health
- Infection
- Therapeutics
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Highly active antiretroviral therapy
- Therapeutics
- Infections
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Why is this medication being prescribed for your baby? Zidovudine is an antiretroviral drug that slows the growth of the HIV virus. Zidovudine has shown to decrease the risk of a mother passing the HIV virus to her baby when it is taken by the mother in pregnancy and delivery and by the baby for up to 6 weeks after birth.
- Responsibility
- IWK Infectious Disease / Immunology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1269
