Help

How to download PDF documents

Some of the documents on this site are available to you in Adobe PDF Format to read or download online. To read them online, you must have either Adobe® Acrobat® or Acrobat Reader(TM) installed. Click on the link and they will open in a browser window.

To download, click the link using the right mouse button. A box from your browser will appear asking you if you want to save the file. Just specify where you want the file saved for future reference. Beside every link, the size of the file is specified to give you an idea of how long the file may take to download. Remember that depending on the speed of your modem, internet trafic and your internet provider, the download time can fluctuate.

Once the file is on your local drive, you can view the documents using
Adobe Acrobat software. If you do not have this software, a copy of Acrobat Reader or Exchange(TM) is required. Documentation for installation and operating requirements of Acrobat software is included with the software. Acrobat Reader is available free of charge for computers that use DOS, Macintosh, UNIX, and Windows operating systems.

Obtain a free copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Disclaimer:

Some of the information within this website has been provided by external sources. Health Canada is not responsible for the accuracy, reliability or currency of the information supplied by external sources. Users wishing to rely upon this information should consult directly with the source of the information. The following information was produced outside of Health Canada and is therefore not subject to the Official Languages Act.

Last Updated: 2003-10-08

Important Notices