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Cholesterol – Lifestyle Changes to Lower Your Cholesterol
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance in your body. Your body uses it to protect nerves, make cell tissues, and produce certain hormones. Your liver makes all the cholesterol your body needs….
Chlamydia
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 chlamydia? Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). STIs also are known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that affects both men and…
Childhood Immunizations (Nova Scotia)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. When should my child be immunized? Recommendations about when to have your child immunized change from time to time. You can get a copy of the most current child and adolescent immunization…
Childhood Immunizations (Prince Edward Island)
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 an immunization? When germs enter the body, the immune system recognizes them as foreign substances (antigens). The immune system then produces the right antibodies to fight the antigens. Immunizations contain…
Chickenpox Vaccine
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW Why is a vaccine for chickenpox needed? Chickenpox is a disease that can be very easily spread from person to person. It is most common in children. Most cases occur in…
Changing Your Diet – Choosing Nutrient-Rich Foods
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. You should choose a diet made of nutrient-rich foods. Nutrient-rich (or nutrient-dense) foods are low in sugar, sodium, starches, and bad fats. A nutrient-rich food contains many vitamins and minerals (also called…
Celiac Disease
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 celiac disease? Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that causes problems in your small intestine. You experience the problems when you eat foods that have gluten. Gluten is a…
Cat-Scratch Disease
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 cat-scratch disease, and how do people get it? Cat-scratch disease is an infection you can get after a cat scratches, bites, or licks you. It is caused by bacteria…
Cat and Dog Bites
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Cat and dog bites are common injuries. A family pet or a stray animal could bite you. But you can treat, and even prevent, animal bites. Path to improved health If a…
Casts and Splints
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 casts and splints? Casts and splints are hard wraps used to support and protect injured bones, ligaments, tendons and other tissues. They help broken bones heal by keeping the broken…