Respiratory Infections Resources for Family Physicians
An evolving list of clinical resources and other information on respiratory infections.
Family doctor tips on caring for children with respiratory symptoms
A resource for patients with information on caring for a sick child at home and when to seek care (Ontario College of Family Physicians, December 2022).
Common Respiratory Illnesses in Children: Tip Sheet for Family Doctors
A tip sheet on common respiratory conditions in children – including diagnoses, signs, management and red flags (Ontario College of Family Physicians, December 2022).
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) fact sheet
A patient-facing resource with RSV information including key facts, symptoms, how to treat a child at home and when to seek care (Ministry of Health, November 2022).
Flu fact sheet: Anyone can catch the flu. Protect yourself and others.
A fact sheet for patients with information on when and where to get the flu shot (Ministry of Health, November 2022).
Infant and Children's Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen Shortage Options
A reference chart to help with Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen dosing for Infants and Children (Unity Health, November 2022).
Guidance for clinical assessment centres: Clinical support for COVID-19, febrile respiratory and influenza-like illness
This document is intended to support clinical assessment centers to implement an expanded scope of clinical services (Ontario Health, November 2022).