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Child Safety – Keeping Your Home Safe for Your Baby
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. If you have a baby in your house, you need to make sure they stay safe. Children don’t understand danger. And as they grow, babies become curious. Because of these things, you…
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. 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…
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…
Childhood Overweight and Obesity
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Why are overweight and obesity problems for children and teens? In Canada, approximately 30% of children and youth are overweight or obese. Children who are overweight or obese are at risk for…
Childhood Overweight and Obesity – Helping Your Child Achieve a Healthy Weight
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Children need a certain amount of calories to grow and develop. But if a child takes in more calories than they use, the body stores these extra calories as fat. In children…
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…
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….
Cholesterol – Plant Sterols and Stanols
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 plant sterols and stanols? Plant sterols and stanols are substances naturally found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. How do plant sterols and stanols affect my body?…
Cholesterol and Your Child
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. High cholesterol can begin in childhood. High cholesterol levels are likely to continue to rise as a child grows into a teen and adult. This increases your child’s risk for cholesterol-related health…
Choosing Safe Baby Gear
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Keeping your baby safe once you bring them home from the hospital is your top priority. Selecting the safest baby gear products is an important first step. These items typically include: a…
Choosing the Right Diet to Lose Weight
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What kind of diet will help me lose weight? Each individual is different. There is no universal diet that will help every person lose weight. The idea of “going on a diet”…
Chronic Bronchitis
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 chronic bronchitis? Bronchitis is an inflammation (or irritation) of the airways in the lungs. Airways are the tubes in your lungs that air passes through. They are also called…
Chronic Cough
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 a chronic cough? A chronic cough is a cough that lasts for 8 weeks or more. It’s usually caused by an underlying condition, such as allergies or heartburn, and…
Chronic Eyelid Twitching (Blepharospasm)
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 blepharospasm? Blepharospasm is a rare condition that causes your eyelid to blink or twitch. You can’t control it. This is called involuntary blinking or twitching. The twitching is caused by…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis)
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 chronic fatigue syndrome? Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disease that causes you to become so fatigued (tired) you can’t perform normal daily tasks. This is called chronic fatigue….