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When is Cold and Flu Season
As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, we welcome the comforting embrace of sweater weather and warm drinks. Unfortunately, sweater weather also signals the start of cold and flu season. Read on to learn when cold and flu…
How Much Does Birth Control Cost in Canada?
Birth control, also known as contraception, works by preventing pregnancy in several ways. Typically, conception occurs after ejaculation when millions…
What is the Syphilis Testing Window?
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacteria called Treponema pallidum. In the 1990s, North America was…
Understanding Timelines for UTI Symptoms to Appear
Recognizing the signs of urinary tract infections (UTIs) early enough can make a big difference in managing the infection effectively.…
How Long Does it Take for Chlamydia to Show up on a Test?
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Canada and around the world, caused by the…
What Causes Lower Back Pain During Cold or Flu
As the cold and flu season sets in, many of us are bracing for the familiar symptoms: a runny nose,…
Why do my Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Symptoms Come and Go?
Dealing with discomfort while urinating or suddenly feeling the need to go can be unsettling. However, you’re not alone; urinary…
How Long Does a Flu Cough Last
When flu season approaches in Canada — by November and December — the usual symptoms like fever and fatigue are…
How Do You Test for Herpes?
Herpes is a common but often misunderstood sexually transmitted infection (STI) that affects millions of people worldwide. Herpes, a sexually…
Stages of the Flu
During the 2022 to 2023 season, there were over 74,000 lab-confirmed cases of the flu in Canada. For many families,…
How Long Does a Flu Last
The flu, or influenza, is a common respiratory virus that affects thousands of Canadians each year. In many cases, the…
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