COVID-19 Resources for Patients and Families

What you need to know if you or someone you know has dementia. Why vaccination is important for those with dementia and what to do if the person with dementia cannot give consent.

Explaining COVID-19, responding to anxiety, maintaining good hygiene, and taking care of yourself.

Personal hygiene, taking care of yourself, activities you can do at home, staying connected, and what to do if you get COVID-19.

Updated recommendations by Canadian Rheumatology Association regarding the COVID-19 vaccine for patients with rheumatic conditions

Suggestions for people with rheumatoid arthritis, including a decision aid to help you prepare to discus your options with your doctor.

Answers to common questions about arthritis and COVID-19. Includes links to past webinars.

Get answers to top questions about the coronavirus and arthritis so you can best protect yourself and your family.

The impact of the coronavirus on people with autism, vaccine safety, and resources for the autism community to learn about the vaccine.

Information on activities, caregiving tips, funding sources and more

User-friendly, evidence-based resources for families and caregivers supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

Written by and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Updates and guidance on COVID-19 vaccines including efficacy, safety, potential risks and side effects for people living with Crohn's or colitis

Information on COVID-19 vaccines that patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) should know.

General information about COVID-19, as well as information about how it may uniquely affect Canadians with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Subsections include disease monitoring, mental health, nutrition tips and returning to work

What patients need to know about COVID-19, IBD treatment, and dietary recommendations. 

How mRNA COVID-19 vaccines work. Why liver patients should get vaccinated – safety, effectiveness, and risks associated with COVID for liver patients.

People living with liver disease are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Here is the information about COVID-19 vaccines they need to know.

Recommendations for Canadians living with liver disease including risk factors for COVID-19 and coping with stress.

Information for people living with liver disease. 

COVID facts for all liver patients, advice for the extremely vulnerable. Uses British terms and regulations.

Advice for patients with lupus about what to do differently during the pandemic.

COVID-19 updates for patients with lupus: vaccine approvals, immunosuppressants, vaccine rollout, and prevention advice.

Updated recommendations by Canadian Rheumatology Association regarding the COVID-19 vaccine for patients with rheumatic conditions

Health information on the COVID-19 pandemic for people with lupus.

See updates on COVID vaccine approvals and what is known about COVID and lupus.

The two available COVID-19 Vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) have NOT been tested in pregnant or breast feeding women. Information on the benefits, risk of COVID-19 vaccines, and what do experts recommend to pregnant and breast feeding women.

The official statement on COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy by Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC).

Increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 and what data is available about pregnancy and the COVID vaccines.