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Chickenpox
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. It is most common in children. The classic symptom is an itchy rash of red spots all over the…
Adult Immunizations
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Just because you’re an adult, doesn’t mean you’re immune from certain illnesses. Immunizations are important in staying healthy as an adult. Adults aren’t always good about getting immunized. Many adults don’t know…
When Your Toddler Doesn’t Want to Eat
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. How much should my child eat? How much your child eats may be very different from how much another child eats. Don’t worry if it seems that your child doesn’t eat enough…
What You Should Know Before You Start A Weight Loss Plan
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. The measurements that count Know your Body Mass Index (BMI) Over the past twenty years, Canadians have become more familiar with specific measurements related to health, such as cholesterol levels and blood…
Vulvar Cancer
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is vulvar cancer? The vulva is the skin and fatty tissue between the upper thighs of women, from the area of the anus to about an inch below the pubic…
Vitamins and Minerals – How to Get What You Need
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What are micronutrients? Micronutrients are the vitamins and minerals found in food that nourish your body and help keep you healthy. According to Health Canada, many adult Canadians do not typically get…
Vitamin D
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Vitamin D is an important nutrient. It helps your body build strong bones and teeth. Maintaining an adequate level of vitamin D is important for all stages of life. It is especially…
Vitamin B-12
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is vitamin B-12? Vitamin B-12 is an important vitamin that you usually get from your food. It is mainly found in fish, shellfish, meat, eggs, dairy products and special fortified foods….
Vaginal Pessary
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is a vaginal pessary? A vaginal pessary is a plastic device that fits into your vagina to help support your uterus (womb), vagina, bladder or rectum. The pessary is most often…
Vaginal Discharge
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW Is vaginal discharge normal? Yes. Glands inside your vagina and cervix make small amounts of fluid. This fluid flows out of the vagina each day, carrying out old cells that have…