Conditions and illnesses

Conditions and illnesses

Runaway Youth … A Growing Concern in Quebec

Every day in Quebec, on average, 22 children are reported missing to police authorities.

Conditions and illnesses

Rubeola: Screening before pregnancy

Ten percent of all women in the reproductive age group lack antibodies to protect against the rubella infection. According to the team from the Obstetrics and Gynecology Division of the Royal Victoria Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre, rubella is a mild and harmless illness in healthy people, but it can have devastating effects on the developing fetus if contracted by a susceptible, pregnant woman.

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Roseola

Roseola is a viral illness that appears as a pink rash. It is very contagious and is characterized by a high fever that ends drastically once the rash appears.

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Recovery from eating disorders a long process - but well worth the journey

MCH offers a helping hand on that road to wellness

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Quebec tobacco free week - January 17 to 25

To help you quit!

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Quashing cancer: September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

The Canadian Cancer Society designates September as Childhood Cancer Awareness month, a time to educate the public about pediatric cancers.
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Q: My son’s best friend is going to have a stem cell transplant in the next few weeks. What exactly are stem cells and why do some people need a transplant?

Conditions and illnesses

Q: My son seems to be suffering from more and more headaches lately. How can you tell the difference between a headache and a migraine, and when should you see a doctor?

Conditions and illnesses

Q: My son keeps getting cold sores. How can I help to prevent them?

Conditions and illnesses

Q: Lately my toddler absolutely refuses to eat at meal times but I’m hesitant to give him more to eat at other times of the day. What can I do to ensure that he eats with the rest of the family?

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