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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Caring for a Relative Who Has Dementia

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. If your loved one is still in the early stages of dementia, they may not yet require much care. The best thing you can do at this stage is to learn about…

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Bursitis of the Hip

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 bursitis of the hip? Bursitis is the painful swelling of bursae. Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that cushion your tendons, ligaments and muscles. When they work normally, bursae help the…

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Burns – Preventing Burns in Your Home

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Fires and other accidents in your home can result in burns to you or a family member. These situations often happen unexpectedly. However, take time now to be prepared and know what…

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