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AIDS/HIV エイズ/HIV

HIV Antibody Test PDF Document
Source: NSW Health Dept. - Australia


Asthma 喘息

Asthma - the Basic Facts PDF Document
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Peak Flow Meter/Using the Zone System
Source: University of Michigan - Japanese Family Health Program


Bone and Joint Care 骨関節のケア

Back Health And Safety from Health Information Translations PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Exercises for Your Back from Health Information Translations PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

One-Minute Osteoporosis Risk TestPDF Document
Source: International Osteoporosis Foundation


Cancer

Cancer Related Fatigue PDF
Source: Health Information Translations

Cancer Treatment Side Effects PDF
Source: Health Information Translations

Changes in Taste and Smell with Cancer Treatment PDF
Source: Health Information Translations

Dry Mouth with Cancer Treatment PDF
Source: Health Information Translations

Loss of Appetite with Cancer Treatment PDF
Source: Health Information Translations

Mouth Care with Cancer Treatment PDF
Source: Health Information Translations

Nausea and Vomiting with Cancer Treatment PDF
Source: Health Information Translations

Prostate Cancer PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Skin Cancer: How to Enjoy the Outdoors without Damaging Your Skin PDF
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Sore Mouth or Throat with Cancer Treatment PDF
Source: Health Information Translations

Weight Gain with Cancer Treatment PDF
Source: Health Information Translations

Weight Loss with Cancer Treatment PDF
Source: Health Information Translations


Children/Teens 児童/ティーン

Appendectomy for a Child PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Booster Seat SafetyPDF Document
Source: Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center - Seattle, Washington

ChickenpoxPDF Document
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia

Children's infectious diseasesPDF Document
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Crushing Ciprofloxacin Pills for Your Child PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Giving Doxycycline Pills to Your Child PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Good Food for KidsPDF Document
Source: Nutrition Education for New Americans Project

Head Injury
Source: University of Michigan - Japanese Family Health Program

Head LicePDF file
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia

Helping your child with countingPDF file
Source:New South Wales Department of Education and Training - Australia

Hives (Urtricia)PDF file
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia

ImpetigoPDF file
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia

Infectious diseases in childrenPDF file
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Insect BitesPDF file
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia

Is Your Child Ready for a Seatbelt? Think Again!PDF file
Source: Washington State Booster Seat Coalition

Play is all about learning - A guide to play for parents of children 0-2½ yearsPDF Document
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Play is all about learning - A guide to play for parents of children 2½-5 yearsPDF Document
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Self-esteem in young children under fivePDF Document
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Skin Care in Babies and Young ChildrenPDF Document
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia

Tinea - Ringworm and Athlete's FootPDF Document
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia

Warts in ChildrenPDF Document
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia

Infants (Babies) 幼児(赤ちゃん)

Baby Walkers and Play CentresPDF Document
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

BirthmarksPDF Document
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia

Bottle Feeding Your Baby PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Breastfeeding Basics PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Breastfeeding Problems PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Candida (Thrush) in BabiesPDF Document
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia

Caring for your new baby at homePDF Document
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Choosing a Doctor for Your Baby PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Coping with Your Baby's Crying PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Cradle Cap (Infantile Seborrhoeic Dermatitis)PDF Document
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia

Getting Started Breastfeeding Your Baby PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

How to Bathe Your Newborn Baby PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Nappy RashPDF Document
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia

Play is all about learning - A guide to play for parents of children 0-2½ yearsPDF Document
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Pumping and Storing Breast Milk PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Sad Feelings After ChildbirthPDF Document
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Traveling with a Baby
Source: University of Michigan - Japanese Family Health Program

When Should I Call My Baby's Doctor? PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Your New Baby PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations


Dental Health 歯科(口腔)衛生

Gingivitis PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Health History FormPDF Document
Source: MetLife Dental and the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

ToothachePDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations


Diabetes 糖尿病

Diabetes Meal Planning PDF Document
Source: Department of Public Health - Seattle

Diabetes NutritionPDF Document
Source: Nutrition Education for New Americans Project

Diabetic Foot CarePDF Document
Source:American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society

Fasting Blood Sugar Test PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Two Reasons to Prevent DiabetesPDF Document
Source: National Diabetes Education Program

Take Care of Your Heart. Manage Your DiabetesPDF Document
Source: National Diabetes Education Program

Women and DiabetesPDF Document
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration/American Diabetes Association


Domestic Violence 家庭内暴力(ドメスティック・バイオレンス)


Exercise 運動

Active Hand Exercises PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Exercising During Pregnancy PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Exercises for Your BackPDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Starting an Exercise Program PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Weight Bearing Using a Walker PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations


Eye Care 眼科

GlaucomaPDF Document
Source: University of Michigan - Japanese Family Health Program

Retinal Tears and Detachment PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations


Foot Care 足のケア

Diabetic Foot CarePDF document
Source: American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society


Heart Health 心臓に関して

AnginaPDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Heart AngioplastyPDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Nitroglycerin PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Stress Test of the HeartPDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Take Care of Your Heart. Manage Your DiabetesPDF Document
Source: National Diabetes Education Program


Hepatitis 肝炎


Information on H1N1 "Swine Flu" and Pandemic Influenza

H1N1 Flu (aka Swine Flu) Information
Source: Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations

Home Care for Pandemic FluPDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations


Influenza (the 'Flu') インフルエンザ

Avian Influenza - 'Bird Flu'PDF Document
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Influenza - are you at risk?PDF Document
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia


Injury Prevention and Safety 外傷予防

Ankle Sprain PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Baby Walkers and Play Centres PDF Document
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Back Health And Safety PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Bioterrorism Preparedness: Agents, diseases & threats PDF Document
Source: Hawaii State Department of Health

HeadachesPDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Head Injury: Prevention
Source: University of Michigan - Japanese Family Health Program

Health History Form PDF Document
Source: MetLife Dental and the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

Is Your Child Ready for a Seatbelt? Think Again! PDF Document
Source: Washington State Booster Seat Coalition

MRSA: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusPDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Retinal Tears and Detachment PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Ten Least Wanted Foodborne Pathogens PDF Document
Source: Partnership for Food Safety Education - Washington, DC

Your Guide to Food Safety PDF Document
Source: Department of Human Services - Victoria, Australia


Kidney Disease 腎臓病

Kidney Failure PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations


Medicaid/Medicare/Social Security メディケイド・メディケア


Medication 医薬・薬剤

Ciprofloxacin PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Coumadin PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Crushing Ciprofloxacin Pills for Your Child PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Doxycycline PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Giving Doxycycline Pills to Your Child PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Nitroglycerin PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Taking Medicines Safely PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Using Herbs PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Using Medicine Wisely
Source: United States Food and Drug Administration


Men's Health 男性の健康管理

Prostate Cancer PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Testicular Self Exam PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations


Mental Health 心の健康

Beyond Sadness: A Guide to Depresion PDF Document
Source: University of Michigan Depression Center

Depression during Pregnancy and Early Parenthood PDF Document
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Emotional Changes After Giving Birth PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Guide to food and mood PDF Document
Source: MIND - National Association for Mental Health, United Kingdom

Guide to managing stress PDF Document
Source: MIND - National Association for Mental Health, United Kingdom

How to cope with sleep problems PDF Document
Source: MIND - National Association for Mental Health, United Kingdom


Nutrition 栄養

Asian Food PyramidPDF Document
Source: Nutrition Education for New Americans Project

Better Health Begins with You PDF Document
Source: Nutrition Education for New Americans Project

Better Health for Mother and Baby PDF Document
Source: Nutrition Education for New Americans Project

Better Nutrition for Mature Adults PDF Document
Source: Nutrition Education for New Americans Project

Diabetes Meal Planning PDF Document
Source: Department of Public Health - Seattle

Diabetes Nutrition PDF Document
Source: Nutrition Education for New Americans Project

Food Pyramid PDF Document
Source: Nutrition Education for New Americans Project

Food Stamp Information: Fact Sheet of Eligibility for Seniors and Disabled PersonsPDF Document
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture - USDA

Good Food for Kids PDF Document
Source: Nutrition Education for New Americans Project

Guide to food and mood PDF Document
Source: MIND - National Association for Mental Health, United Kingdom


Pain Management and Palliative Care 疼痛管理と苦痛緩和ケア

About Your Pain from Health Information Translations PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Patient Controlled Analgesia Pump PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations


Senior Health 高齢者の健康

Better Nutrition for Mature Adults PDF Document
Source: Nutrition Education for New Americans Project

Food Stamp Information: Fact Sheet of Eligibility for Seniors and Disabled PersonsPDF Document
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture - USDA

Healing the Spirit: Treatment of Depression Among the Asian Elderly [Video]video
Source: Asian Pacific Fund in partnership with the Stanford Geriatric Education Center and AARP

Weight Bearing Using a Walker PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations


Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) 重症急性呼吸器症候群


Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) 性感染病

See also: AIDS/HIV エイズ/HIV

Genital Herpes: HSV PDF Document
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease PDF Document
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia


Stroke 脳梗塞

Stroke PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations


Substance Abuse 薬物乱用

Reasons to quit smoking PDF Document
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Smoking and PregnancyPDF Document
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia


Tuberculosis (TB) 結核(症)

Tuberculin Test (Mantoux Test) PDF Document
Source: Queensland Health - State of Queensland, Australia

Tuberculosis Disease Overview PDF Document
Source: Queensland Health - State of Queensland, Australia

Tuberculosis (TB) Medications PDF Document
Source: Queensland Health - State of Queensland, Australia

Tuberculosis Neonatal BCG Vaccination PDF Document
Source: Queensland Health - State of Queensland, Australia

Tuberculosis Vaccination PDF Document
Source: Queensland Health - State of Queensland, Australia


Vaccinations 予防接種

Hib Vaccine PDF Document
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition

Polio Vaccine PDF Document
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition

Tuberculosis Neonatal BCG Vaccination PDF Document
Source: Queensland Health - State of Queensland, Australia

Tuberculosis Vaccination PDF Document
Source: Queensland Health - State of Queensland, Australia


Women's Health 女性の健康管理

Contraceptive Pills for Women PDF Document
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Managing Menopause PDF Document
Source: Health Information Translations

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease PDF Document
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Postpartum Hair Loss PDF Document
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia

Sad Feelings After ChildbirthPDF Document
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Smoking and PregnancyPDF Document
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Women and DiabetesPDF Document
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration/American Diabetes Association