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Médicaments pour enfants en vente libre contre la toux et le rhume

Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à un infirmier autorisé ou à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. Lorsque votre jeune enfant a une toux ou un rhume, vous voulez l’aider à se sentir mieux. Les médicaments en vente libre contre le rhume ne sont…

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Melasma

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 melasma? Melasma is a common skin condition in which brown patches appear on the skin. Melasma often affects the skin on the face. It can also develop on the…

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Mélasma

Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. APERÇU Qu’est-ce que le mélasma? Le mélasma est une maladie de la peau courante qui se caractérise par l’apparition de taches brunes la plupart du temps sur le visage. Le mélasma…

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Melatonin

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 melatonin? Melatonin is a hormone made by a part of the brain called the pineal gland. Melatonin helps regulate your sleep cycle. Melatonin may help our bodies know when it’s…

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Mélatonine

Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à un infirmier autorisé ou à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. Qu’est-ce que la mélatonine? La mélatonine est une hormone fabriquée par une partie du cerveau appelée la glande pinéale. La mélatonine aide à réguler le cycle…

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Meniere’s 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 Meniere’s disease? Meniere’s disease is a problem with your inner ear. No one knows exactly what causes it, but it may be related to a build-up of fluid in…

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Méningite

Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à un infirmier autorisé ou à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. APERÇU Qu’est-ce que la méningite? La méningite est l’inflammation des membranes qui entourent le cerveau et la moelle épinière. Il y a deux types courants de méningite….

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Meningitis

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 meningitis? Meningitis is swelling of the tissue around your brain and spinal cord. There are two common types of meningitis. Viral meningitis is the most common. It can make…

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Menopause

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 menopause? Menopause is when a person’s menstrual periods permanently stop (12 months in a row without a period) and you can no longer become pregnant.  It is normal and…

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Ménopause

Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à un infirmier autorisé ou à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. APERÇU Qu’est-ce que la ménopause? La ménopause se produit lorsque les menstruations d’une personne s’arrêtent définitivement (12 mois d’affilée sans règles) et qu’elle ne peut plus tomber…

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Mental Health – Keeping Your Emotional Health

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. What is good emotional health? Emotional health is an important part of your overall health….

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Mental Health Myths

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. Mental health is widely misunderstood. There is a stigma that surrounds mental health issues. This…

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Metabolic Syndrome

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 metabolic syndrome? Metabolic syndrome is the term used to describe a set of risk factors for heart disease. These include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes or high…

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

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 MRSA? Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (commonly known as MRSA) is a subset of bacterial (staph) infection of the skin. Staph is the common name for the bacteria named Staphylococcus aureus….

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Méthodes contraceptives

Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. Décider d’avoir un bébé peut être un moment excitant. Cependant, pour les personnes qui essaient d’éviter une grossesse, le contrôle des naissances (également appelé contraception) peut être utile. La voie vers…

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