The 'flu shot' : information for cancer patients, survivors and family members
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37359
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0031
- Available Online
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Patients currently on treatment for cancer should have the flu shot with an inactive (not live) vaccine. They should not have live vaccines, like the nasal spray flu vaccine. This pamphlet explains whether the flu shot will protect you from getting the flu, when flu season is, when you should have the flu shot, and what else you can do to protect yourself. It also gives a list of flu symptoms and explains what to do if you have symptoms. Websites for more information are listed.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Influenza Vaccines
- Neoplasms - therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Patients
- Influenza vaccines
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- Patients currently on treatment for cancer should have the flu shot with an inactive (not live) vaccine. They should not have live vaccines, like the nasal spray flu vaccine. This pamphlet explains whether the flu shot will protect you from getting the flu, when flu season is, when you should have the flu shot, and what else you can do to protect yourself. It also gives a list of flu symptoms and explains what to do if you have symptoms. Websites for more information are listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0031
Respiratory (breathing) infections
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35486
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1551
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains the main differences between the common cold, the flu, and COVID-19. Information on symptoms and how these infections are spread is provided. How to protect yourself and others from getting respiratory infections, instructions for what to do if your symptoms get worse, and medicines available are listed. What to expect if you are admitted to the hospital for respiratory symptoms is also outlined. Your essential care partners and visitors will be asked to follow the same s…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cold (Disease)
- Influenza
- COVID-19 (Disease)
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains the main differences between the common cold, the flu, and COVID-19. Information on symptoms and how these infections are spread is provided. How to protect yourself and others from getting respiratory infections, instructions for what to do if your symptoms get worse, and medicines available are listed. What to expect if you are admitted to the hospital for respiratory symptoms is also outlined. Your essential care partners and visitors will be asked to follow the same safety Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) measures when giving you direct care in the hospital. The French version of this pamphlet 1552, "Infections respiratoires," is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Cold & flu season : taking care while you're in the hospital
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1551
