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The Mother-Child Weight Connection

As the old saying goes, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. When it comes to predicting whether or not a child will be overweight as an adult, you don’t have to look much farther than his...
The Incredible Shrinking Woman

I had my first encounter with the scale a little over 36 years ago. I weighed in at a positively svelte 5 lbs. 13 oz.-the one and only time in my life that I would ever be classified as underweight! Over...
Bye Bye Baby Fat

Find yourself toting around a few unwelcome "souvenirs" from your last pregnancy? You're certainly in good company. According to Health Canada, 20 to 30 percent of women are still 4 to 5 kg (9 to 11...
How long will the vaccine protect me?

Will the vaccine I get in Fall 2009 prevent H1N1 if we get a third wave in the spring? If you’ve had a good response to the vaccine, it will be effective against the H1N1 even if a third wave of...
How soon should I get Tamiflu if I feel sick?

How soon does the Tamiflu have to be administered after the first sign of flu-like symptoms? How effective is it? It’s best if Tamiflu is...
How long can an infected person spread this virus to others?

How long can an infected person spread this virus to others? People are contagious from the time they start to get symptoms until the symptoms...
How old can a child be when they receive Tamiflu?

How old can a child be when they receive Tamiflu? Depending on the circumstances and the degree of risk, doctors can consider prescribing...
If I have H1N1 how can I protect my kids?

How can a parent who has H1N1 prevent it from spreading to their baby or child? Most influenza viruses pass from person to person because of...
Does the virus change from person to person?

Is it true that the virus changes slightly as it passes from person to person? The virus may mutate when millions and millions of people have had...
Does the vaccine prevent me from being a carrier of H1N1?

I understand that the vaccination prevents transmitting virus, but does it prevent me from becoming a carrier of the virus too? Yes, the vaccine...
Alcohol-based hand sanitizers vs. alcohol-free hand sanitizers?

I was curious as to your thoughts on alcohol-based hand sanitizers vs. alcohol-free hand sanitizers? I see that the Public Health Agency of Canada...
Half- or full-does of the vaccine?

How is it determined if a child should receive a half- or full- dose of the vaccine? The recommendations are made by Health Canada based on research showing how many children respond to the half dose and how...
What Canadians should know about the H1N1 vaccine?

Is there anything you would like Canadians to know about the H1N1 vaccine? The H1N1 virus was only identified in March 2009 and it’s an...
What are the symptoms of H1N1?

What are the symptoms of H1N1? I received this document, is it accurate? Yes, I would say this is very accurate and helpful The Difference between Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms Fever Fever is rare...
Is there any way to test if someone has had H1N1 after the fact?

Is there any way to test if someone has had H1N1 after the fact? The labs are not set up to test for this, so it’s not something to expect...

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