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COVID-19
COVID-19 and Face Masks: What You Need to Know
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A non-medical face mask or covering helps to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Since COVID-19 can be spread by respiratory droplets, face masks can protect the people around you by preventing germs from spreading.
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COVID-19
10 Common COVID-19 Vaccine Rumours
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Hesitant about getting the new COVID-19 vaccine? Here are some common myths about the COVID-19 vaccine, debunked.
COVID-19
Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccine development process
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How are vaccines developed in Canada? And was the development of the COVID-19 vaccines rushed? Here’s what you need to know.
COVID-19
Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine?
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As Canada starts to roll out COVID-19 vaccines into the community, you may be wondering if you should get vaccinated. Read more to learn the benefits of getting vaccinated and find out if you are eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Seasonal Allergies
What is a common medication mistake that people with Allergies make?
∘ 10 min read
You may not be getting the most out of your allergy medication, here’s why.
Sexual Wellness
Emergency contraception
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If you forget to use birth control or your usual method has failed, emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy after you've had sex.
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Symptoms of COVID-19
Reported cases of COVID-19 show that symptoms may range from little-to-no symptoms to severe illness and death. Most symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually 2 to 14 days after exposure.
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Hand sanitizer tips
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There are lots of good, scientifically-proven reasons why alcohol-based hand sanitizers are everywhere, but before you go toss out all the bars of soap in the house, consider these hand sanitizer truths.
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Helping your body beat stress
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Stress can result from major events, both negative and positive. Your body is naturally equipped to deal with a certain amount of stress. But if stress increases and your reserves are low, stress can have a bigger impact.
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When your sex drive has driven away
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Do you find that you're just not as interested in sex anymore? Low libido (reduced sex drive) can strike men at any age, but it becomes more common as a man gets older. Here’s what may be causing it.
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