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Is it a cold or the flu?
Use this table to help determine if you or a family member has a cold or the flu. Determine if symptoms relate to a cold or the flu Symptom Cold Flu (influenza) Fever Rare Usual, high fever (39°C/102°F to 40°C/104°F); sudden onset, lasts 3-4 days Headache Rare Usual, can be...
Prince Edward Island Children's Report 2017
The 2017 Prince Edward Island Children’s Report explores the relationship between the social determinants of health, health equity, healthy behaviours and health outcomes for Island children.
Norovirus
What is norovirus? Norovirus is a very common virus that causes diarrhea and vomiting in humans. Noroviruses are named after the original Norwalk virus and Norwalk-like viruses. The viruses are very small and often difficult to detect. Noroviruses are commonly responsible for...
Hepatitis B Vaccine
What is Hepatitis B and what are the complications of having Hepatitis B disease? Hepatitis B is one of several types of hepatitis virus that attack the liver. It is spread from person to person through contact with infected blood and body fluids in one of the following ways...