Did you know that buying drugs online may put your health at serious risk?This is especially true if you order prescription drugs without being examined in person by a health care practitioner. While some Internet pharmacies are legitimate, many offer products and services that are dangerous. Do not take any prescription drug that has not […]
A permanent, lifelong disabilityDid you know that Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is considered to be the leading known preventable cause of birth defects and non-genetic, developmental disability in Canada and abroad?FASD describes a range of disabilities that result from exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. They cannot be cured and have lifelong impacts on individuals. […]
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Do you know the risks related to the use of products containing « button batteries »?Each year, dozens of children in Canada visit emergency rooms after unintentionally ingesting button-type batteries. These batteries contain harmful substances that can cause serious internal chemical burns or poisoning if ingested. If your child swallows a battery, call a doctor or poison […]
Gradually launched since December, 2013, Canada.ca will become the online portal for all of the Government of Canada information and services.A section on this site contains health-related information. To build a Health theme that is user-friendly and provides you with the information you need, Health Canada would like you to participate in a short test […]