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Shingles
…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 shingles? Shingles is…
Effects of Early Sun Exposure
…from the sun: Cover up. When the UV Index is 3 or higher, protect your skin as much as possible. Wear light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts, pants, and a wide-brimmed hat made…
Adult Immunizations
…immunization if you have a chronic condition, such as diabetes or COPD. Herpes Zoster: This immunization protects against the shingles virus. The shingles virus causes a painful rash. It appears…
Chickenpox
…causes a disease called shingles. This is a painful skin condition that lays dormant until you get older. It also appears as an itchy, sore rash with blisters. If you…
Diabetes
…Government Website http://www.novascotia.ca/dhw/publications/diabetes_fact_sheet.pdf PEI Government Website https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/diabetes Diabetes Canada Nova Scotia and PEI Toll Free: 1-800-326-7712 http://www.diabetes.ca Public Health Agency of Canada website https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/chronic-diseases/diabetes.html Government of Canada website http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/cd-mc/publications/diabetes-diabete/facts-figures-faits-chiffres-2011/index-eng.php#toc…
Breastfeeding – Returning to Work
…Wellness Breastfeeding Basics http://www.novascotia.ca/dhw/healthy-development/documents/breastfeeding-basics-linked-index.pdf Health PEI’s Breastfeeding Your Baby https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/breastfeeding_your_baby.pdf La Leche League: https://www.lllc.ca/ Sources Returning to Work While Breastfeeding by Frances Biagioli, M.D. (American Family Physician 12/01/03, http://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/1201/p2129.html )…
Helping Older Adults Deal With Life Changing Events
…can start to feel better. Sources Coping with bereavement by Mental Health America (04/12/12, http://www.nmha.org/index.cfm?objectid=C7DF9618-1372-4D20-C807F41CB3E97654) A LifeCare Guide to Helping Others Cope With Grief (PDF) by LifeCare (04/12/12, http://www.foh.dhhs.gov/NYCU/CopingTips.pdf)…
Nail Fungal Infections
…down any thick areas. Don’t use the same nail trimmer or file on healthy nails and infected nails. If you have your nails professionally manicured, you should bring your own…
Punaises de Lit
…des compagnies de contrôle des animaux et des insectes nuisibles dans votre annuaire téléphonique local. For additional information: Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness: http://novascotia.ca/dhw/environmental/documents/EH_bed-bugs_FactSheet.pdf Health Canada: http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/healthy-living-vie-saine/environment-environnement/pesticides/bedbugs-punaises-travel-voyage-eng.php…
Diabetes: Helping a Family Member Who Has Diabetes
…INFORMATION Diabetes Canada Nova Scotia and PEI Toll Free: 1-800-326-7712 http://www.diabetes.ca PEI Government Website https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/diabetes NS Diabetes Care Program Website https://www.nshealth.ca/diabetes Public Health Agency of Canada website at: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/cd-mc/publications/diabetes-diabete/facts-figures-faits-chiffres-2011/index-eng.php#toc…