The Science of Subcutaneous Injection
One way to administer medication is through subcutaneous injection. A short needle is used in this method of drug administration to inject the medication into the tissue that lies between the skin and the muscle. As drugs used orally typically take longer to be absorbed than those administered intravenously, this kind of injection is employed […]
What vaccines should I get when studying in Canada?
We need to put a lot of preparation into studying in Canada, especially for some students who lack prior expertise. When we enter an unfamiliar environment, we need to take further measures and precautions to protect ourselves, including selecting the appropriate vaccines; therefore, this article will go through the numerous immunizations you may get in […]
About Monkeypox
More than 5,000 cases of monkeypox have been documented and reported in 49 different nations. Of these, 84 percent of the confirmed monkeypox cases were reported in European nations. A total of 349 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in Canada, according to information provided by the Public Health Agency of Canada on June 24. […]
About Hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common and frequently-occurring disease. Most people that have high blood pressure belong to primary hypertension; though, a small number of people belong to secondary hypertension. CRC Health Centre will teach you what you need to know about high blood pressure. What is blood pressure? As one of the […]
How to see a doctor and buy medicine in Canada
How is the Canadian healthcare system divided? Canada’s health care system is divided into three levels: primary medical services, secondary medical services and tertiary medical services. To simply put, it is divided into: – Primary Care Services: family doctors and nurse practitioners – Secondary Medical Services: specialists and auxiliary therapists – Tertiary Medical Services: surgery and rehabilitation What […]
Flu Shots are Available
As flu season approaches, there are several concerns about how the influenza virus may exacerbate the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite a record-low number of flu cases last year, experts anticipate the flu season will be much more severe than last year because people are returning to their regular work and school routines. The COVID-19 pandemic continues […]
Do you know which Age Group had the Greatest Herpes Zoster Incidence Rates?
Did you know that two in five Canadians will develop shingles in their lifetime? Shingles, or herpes zoster, can be developed by anyone at any age and can be unpleasant at the moment of commencement where shingles is present in more than 90% of adults. As people get older, their immune systems get weaker and […]
Diabetes: What Excessive Sweetness can do to you.
According to a newspaper from Ming Pao, there are 3.5 million people with diabetes in Canada; the risk of diabetes among ethnic minorities, including the Chinese, is twice that of white people. The person in charge of the diabetes education program said that in the past six months, more than 600 referral cases regarding diabetes […]
About Covid-19 Booster Shot
What is a primary series? Primary vaccine series refers to the initial number of doses of a particular vaccine that a person needs which doesn’t include booster shots as it provides you with enough disease protection. Most people will need two doses to finish their primary series of covid vaccination; however, some people with moderately […]
Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor
Say Goodbye to the Era of Test Strips, Continuous Blood Glucose Monitors are Here In Canada, more than 3.4 million people have diabetes and 20% to 40% of adults do not know they have diabetes. The Canadian Diabetes Association estimates that by 2022, 6 million people in Canada will have diabetes. According to a survey, diabetes […]