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…
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- 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, "La saison de la grippe et du rhume : quoi faire quand vous êtes à l’hôpital," 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
La saison de la grippe et du rhume : quoi faire quand vous êtes à l’hôpital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35488
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1552
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Cette brochure explique les principales différences entre le rhume et la grippe. Des renseignements sur le diagnostic, les symptômes et la propagation de la maladie sont fournis. Des renseignements sur la façon de vous protéger et de protéger les autres contre la grippe, sur les mesures à prendre si vous contractez la grippe et sur les médicaments disponibles sont également fournis. Vous apprendrez aussi quoi faire si vous présentez des symptômes de la grippe ou du rhume alors que vous êtes à l…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Alternate Title
- Cold & flu season : taking care while you're in the hospital
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cold (Disease)
- Influenza
- Abstract
- Cette brochure explique les principales différences entre le rhume et la grippe. Des renseignements sur le diagnostic, les symptômes et la propagation de la maladie sont fournis. Des renseignements sur la façon de vous protéger et de protéger les autres contre la grippe, sur les mesures à prendre si vous contractez la grippe et sur les médicaments disponibles sont également fournis. Vous apprendrez aussi quoi faire si vous présentez des symptômes de la grippe ou du rhume alors que vous êtes à l'hôpital.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Cold & Flu Season: Taking Care While You're in the Hospital" pamphlet 1551. This pamphlet explains the main differences between the common cold and the flu. Information on symptoms and how each illness is spread is provided. How to protect yourself and others from getting the flu, instructions for what to do if you get the flu, and medicines available are listed. What to expect if you have cold or flu-like symptoms while in the hospital is also outlined.
- Notes
- Previous title: Saison de la grippe et du rhume
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1552
