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How to Beat the Heat

June 11, 2017 - EllesmereFamilyHealth

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Heat related illness can be prevented! People at increased risk for heat related illness include: • Older adults • Infants and young children • People with chronic illnesses, such as heart or respiratory conditions, people with limited Physical mobility, people with certain mental health illnesses, people on certain medications • People who work or exercise […]

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Reduce Risk of West Nile Virus Infection

June 11, 2017 - EllesmereFamilyHealth

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There is no way to predict how serious West Nile Virus will be in any given year. Most infections of WNV will result in no symptoms. About 1 in 5 people who are infected will feel sick but will recover on their own. It is estimated that approximately one in 150 persons infected with the […]

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Food Safety at Home

June 5, 2017 - EllesmereFamilyHealth

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Have you ever had food poisoning? Chances are you have and thought it was the flu. Every year in Toronto, hundreds of people suffer from food poisoning and most cases occur from eating at home. What is food poisoning? Food poisoning, also called foodborne illness, is illness caused by eating and drinking contaminated food or […]

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Wash Your Hands and Prevent the Spread of Germs

May 31, 2017 - EllesmereFamilyHealth

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Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person to another and throughout an entire community—from your home and […]

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Common Myths About Arthritis

May 30, 2017 - EllesmereFamilyHealth

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“Arthritis is an old person’s disease” Although the risk for arthritis increases with age, nearly 3 out of 5 with arthritis are younger than age 65. People of all ages are affected, including children and teens. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common chronic illnesses of childhood. “Arthritis is just a normal part […]

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