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… Vaccination for newcomers in Montérégie What is vaccination? Vaccines protect against diseases by activating the body's natural defences. A vaccine containing particulates of the…
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… and fungi Some bacteria and fungi that can make us sick have evolved the ability to survive medical treatments. Treatment resistance is a … or the…
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… Mistreatment of older adults and vulnerable people The mistreatment of older adults and vulnerable … harm or not. It is a complex social issue that takes many different…
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… Sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections In 2020, 3,624 Montérégie residents were … infectious syphilis, and 123 with hepatitis C. No data is available for human papilloma (…
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… Flu (Influenza) The seasonal respiratory viruses vaccination campaign is underway. The … can I get the flu shot? It is now possible to book an appointment…
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… No two stroke victims are alike; everyone is affected differently. The needs of the patient and their family evolve over time, depending … lives…
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… don’t know how to help and you’ve run out of options? Here is some information that can help you. What are unhealthy living conditions? … people allow an excessive amount of stuff or trash to accumulate in…
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… Lyme disease Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium that is spread by the bite of an infected tick. It is no laughing matter—if not treated … consequences, such as heart problems, arthritis, or nerve damage. Fortunately,…
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… - What can I do about my health problem? Do you have a health problem and don't know where to start? Considering a trip to the emergency room? Start by consulting the What to do…
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… Coronavirus (COVID-19) You will find in this page the main information about COVID-19. For more information, go to …
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… advice or vaccines? Take a few minutes to make sure you’ve taken all the necessary precautions. Is your destination country the subject of a … Montérégie‑Centre The travel health…
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… Smoke-free Montérégie On November 27, 2017, the three integrated health and social services centres (CISSSs) of the Montérégie region adopted a … lead to indoor…
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… happens, precautions need to be taken quickly in order to avoid health and safety problems. The Direction de santé publique de la Montérégie offers several information tools about…