The Department of Health & Community Services publishes and/or distributes hundreds of titles in the public health and health promotion area. These resources have been either developed by the provincial consultants or purchased based on their recommendations. Publications are reviewed on an ongoing basis with their regional counterparts and new titles are constantly being developed.

These resources are stored at several depots throughout the province and are available to health professionals, community groups and the general public. All publications are free but staff reserve the right to limit quantities.

Publications can be ordered from the following regional locations.

• Reproductive Health
• Dental Health
• Vision Health
• Environmental Health
• Infectious Diseases: Prevention and Control
• Addictions

Reproductive Health: Sexuality

• Choosing a Contraceptive That’s Right for You 2008
  Comparison chart for different types of contraceptive methods. Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada.
• Get the Facts About Preventing Teen Pregnancy 2009
  This pamphlet gives adolescents the facts about teenage pregnancy and sexuality. Reproductive Health Consultants, Central & Western Health Authorities

Reproductive Health:

• Are You A Woman 50-69 You Are Invited To The Breast Screening Centre
  Promotes the Breast Screening Centre. Breast Screening Program, NL
• Breast Health Awareness
  Promotes importance of breast awareness. Breast Screening Program, NL
• Breast Screening Program 2010
  • Bookmark
  • Poster
  • Sticker

  Promotes the Breast Screening Program.  Breast Screening Program, NL

• Breast Screening Program-Appointment Card 2010
  Internal use by Breast Screening Centres. Breast Screening Program, NL
• Breast Self Examination 2010
  Describes a three step program for breast self examination and what to do if you find a lump. Breast Screening Program of NL
• Screening Mammogram For Women 50-69 2010
  Explains the importance of a mammogram, what it is, how to prepare and how to detect breast cancer early. Also discusses safety concerns. Breast Screening Program, NL
• Menopause: A Natural Change 2005
  A booklet containing information for women on the signs and symptoms of menopause including self-help measures to alleviate them. Also provides information on hormone replacement therapy. Health & Community Services, NL
• Testicular Health: Lets Talk About It 2011
  A discussion of the importance of the purpose of TSE and the steps to performing it. Central & Western Health Authorities

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Dental Health

• Your Baby is Teething 2013 (443 KB)
  Provides information on symptoms of teething and tips to make relieve discomfort for the baby.
• Keeping Baby’s Teeth Healthy 2011 (565 KB)
  Answers the important questions about baby’s teeth in regard to bottle feeding, tooth decay and care of baby’s teeth. For distribution to new mothers and mothers with new children.
• Pregnancy And Your Teeth And Gums 2007
  Discusses issues regarding oral health during pregnancy including healthy eating, sensitive gums and dental visits.
  Health & Community Services, NL

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Vision Health

• Notification for parents of Vision Screening. To be distributed to school-aged children following screening. Health & Community Services, NL

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Environmental Health

• Cross Connections 2009 (200 KB)
  Provides information on cross-connection control and prevention.
• Sanitary Dug Well, The 2009 (197 KB)
  Provides information on the sanitation features of dug wells. Target audience: individuals in rural and unserviced communities, operators of recreation camps.
• Boil Water Advisory Instructions 2009 (251 KB)
  Provides information on how long to boil water, why advisories are issued, and showering, washing clothes, dishes, etc.
• What You Should Know About…Giardia 2009 (231 KB)
  Identifies Giardia (Beaver Fever), where it is found, how it is transmitted, its symptoms and how it can be prevented.
• Home Drinking Water Treatment Units 2009 (193 KB)
  Provides information on how to select a home drinking water treatment unit and the standards they should meet.
• Lead 2009 (143 KB)
  Provides information about lead in drinking water, its potential health effects, and how it may be removed.
• Roadside Spring Water 2009 (356 KB)
  Answers questions related to roadside spring water such as drinking water safety, why roadside springs may be contaminated and offers suggested sources of safe drinking water.
• Chlorine and THMS 2009 (164 KB)
  Explains how most towns treat their drinking water to kill germs and to protect the water as it moves through the pipes. Also discusses potential health effects of THMs, and how they can be removed from drinking water.
• Arsenic 2008 (139 KB)
  Provides information on naturally-occurring arsenic in drinking water, its potential health effects, and how it may be removed.
• A Guide To Safe Drinking Water 2014 (227 KB)
  An information guide for persons who use private wells as a source of drinking water. Guide includes information on well contamination, water testing and well disinfection.
• Private Sewage Systems Sanitary Pit Privy 2009 (165 KB)
  Provides the specifications for the location and construction of a pit privy.
• Meat Slicers 2009 (208 KB)
  Provides info on cleaning and sanitizing of meat slicers.
• Campylobacter Foodborne Illness 2009 (217 KB)
  Provides information about symptoms and prevention of foodborne illness due to Campylobacter bacteria.
• Home Bottled Foods 2009 (223 KB)
  Provides information about safe methods of bottling foods at home.
• Food Handlers’ Storage Guide 2008 (1.2 MB)
  Identifies recommended shelf life for food products in cupboard, refrigerator and freezer storage.
• Manual Dishwashing at a Glance 2005 A (95 KB)
  Provides detailed instructions for the proper manual washing of dishes.
• THINK CLEAN: Wash Your Hands 2005 (54 KB)
  Emphasizes and reinforces handwashing practices, the most basic personal hygienic habit. Target audience: Individuals in the foodservice industry, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, child care centres, and other institutions.
• Clostridium perfringens Food Intoxication 2011 (341 KB)
  Provides information about symptoms and prevention of foodborne illness due to Clostridium perfringens bacteria.
• Hamburger Disease (E.coli 0157:H7) 2011 (330 KB)
  Provides information about symptoms and prevention of foodborne illness due to E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.
• Bacillus Cereus Food Intoxification/Infection 2011 (386 KB)
  Provides information about symptoms and prevention of foodborne illness due to Bacillus cereus bacteria.
• Salmonellosis Foodborne Illness 2011 (346 KB)
  Provides information about symptoms and prevention of foodborne illness due to Salmonella bacteria.
• STANDARD HEALTH GUIDELINES FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT GROUPS 2004 (71 KB)
  Provides information for not-for-profit groups about preparing and serving food to the public.
• Temporary Food Establishments 2011 (89 KB)
  Provides information about sanitary food storage, preparation, and service for temporary food establishments.
• Home Based Food Preparation Industry 2011 (331 KB)
  Provides information about proper food handling when preparing non-hazardous foods for sale to the public.
• Food Safety Don’t Be the Cause of Foodborne Illness 2011 (327 KB)
  Provides an overview of food safety practices that can reduce the risk of food poisoning in the home or business.

Recreational Water

• Swimmer’s Itch 2011 (174 KB)
  This pamphlet describes Swimmer’s Itch, how it is caught, how to avoid getting it as well as the signs and symptoms.
• 6 Tips For Healthy Swimming 2003 (69 KB)
  Includes six simple tips that will help protect swimmers from recreational water illnesses.
• Tips For Healthy Swimming Wash Your Hands 2003 (45 KB)
  Encourages swimmers to wash their hands with soap and water.

Other Environmental Public Health Issues

• So You Need a Septic System? A guide for first time home builders 2011 (181 KB)
• Norovirus 2011 (342 KB)
  Tearsheet provides information about symptoms and prevention of illness due to Norovirus (also known as Norwalk virus or winter vomiting illness).
• Healthy Environments For Children: What You Can Do! 2005 (233 KB)
  Booklet containing information about common environmental health and safety issues pertaining to young children.
• Keep Your Cabin Free of Rodents 2011 (235 KB)
  Contains recommendations on keeping rodents out of your cabin and the proper methods of disposing of rodents and cleaning up after them, if they do get inside.
• Tips For Preventing Infections From Pets and Petting Zoos
  2003 Emphasizes the importance of washing hands after touching or handling pets and their pets’ foods.
• Flood! Restoring Your Home After A Flood 2009 (131 KB)
  Discusses health and safety related to flooding at home. Topics covered include water removal and disinfection, cleaning of house contents, outdoor clean-up, throwing out food and health products, salvaged food, other kitchen items.
• Warning! Water From This Spring 2010 (28 KB)
  Warning sign for posting near untreated roadside springs.
• Warning! This Water is Considered Unfit for Drinking or Domestic Use 2009 (99 KB)
• Warning! This Water Must Be Boiled Before Drinking 2009 (100 KB)
• Boil Water Advisory Sign 2009 (135 KB)
• Warning! Do Not Drink This Water 2009 (99 KB)
• Boil Water Advisory Instructions 2008 (391 KB) How to effectively implement a boil water advisory.
• Warning! Swimmer’s Itch 2003 (265 KB)
  Alerts people to reported occurrences of Swimmer’s Itch in the area. Includes tips on how to lower the risk of getting swimmer’s itch, describes symptoms and the cause.

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Infectious Diseases: Prevention and Control

• PROTECTION FROM DIPHTHERIA, TETANUS, PERTUSSIS, POLIO AND HAEMOPHILIS INFLUENZA TYPE B (DTaP-IPV-Hib) (87 KB)
• PROTECTION FROM ROTAVIRUS (27 KB)
• PROTECTION FROM MEASLES, MUMPS and RUBELLA (MMR) (28 KB)
• PROTECTION FROM MEASLES, MUMPS, RUBELLA and VARICELLA (MMRV) (213 KB)
• PROTECTION FROM MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE (31 KB)
• PROTECTION FROM HEPATITIS B (26 KB)
• PROTECTION FROM TETANUS, DIPHTHERIA and PERTUSSIS (Tdap) SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM (31 KB)
• PROTECTION FROM HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV) (26 KB)
• PROTECTION FROM INFLUENZA (131 KB)
• PROTECTION FROM VARICELLA (CHICKENPOX) (31 KB)
• PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR CHILD FROM PNEUMOCOCCAL DISEASE (25 KB)
• PROTECTION FROM PNEUMOCOCCAL DISEASE (30 KB)
• PROTECTION FROM HEPATITIS A (25 KB)
• PROTECTION FROM TETANUS, DIPHTHERIA (Td) and PERTUSSIS (Tdap) (31 KB)
• PROTECTION FROM HEPATITIS B (ADULT) (71 KB)
• PROTECTION FROM HEPATITIS A and HEPATITIS B COMBINED (27 KB)
• PERTUSSIS VACCINATION DURING PREGNANCY (214 KB)
• TDAP VACCINATION DURING PREGNANCY (308 KB)
• What is MRSA (44 KB)
• Prevent Infection – Diabetes Care (40 KB)
• Hand Hygiene
• Hand Foot and Mouth fact sheet (52 KB)
• Pertussis Whooping Cough (52 KB)
• What is RSV (25 KB)

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Addictions

Provides factual information on the titled drug covering such topics as short and long term effects, the potential for addiction, withdrawal symptoms, treatment options, risks associated with use during pregnancy and breastfeeding and legal aspects.

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