Pandemics through the ages

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Historians believe that humans have been pounded by flu pandemics 2 or 3 times a century for at least the past 400 years.

Protect yourself against a flu pandemic

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The thought of a flu pandemic may put you into a panic. But there are a few ways you can protect yourself and your loved ones.

Children and the flu

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There's no need to panic if your child seems to have flu-like symptoms. Find out about flu treatment and prevention in children.

When your child has the flu: How to help

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Having the flu can be difficult for a child. Find out what you can do to help them feel better.

Chronic Kidney Disease

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Chronic renal failure, or chronic kidney disease (CKD), is a slow and progressive decline of kidney function. It's usually a result of a complication from another serious medical condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease. Unlike acute renal failure, which happens...

Dehydration

Condition
Two-thirds of the human body is made up of water. That means that if a person weighs about 70 kilograms (154 pounds), their body contains about 47 litres of water. Almost 70% of this water is inside the body's cells, 20% is in the space surrounding cells, and slightly less than 10...

Your Child Has the Flu: Now What?

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If your child has caught the flu, learn flu treatment options and what you can do at home to help them feel better.

COVID-19 vs. Flu

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One common myth around this year's pandemic is that a person can only get sick from either COVID-19 or the flu, but not both. In fact, it is possible to be infected with COVID-19 and the flu, and this is something you want to avoid.

Where do I get a flu shot?

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You can get the flu shot in many different places including pharmacies, doctor's offices, public health vaccine clinics, and certain workplace clinics.

Why do I need a flu shot if it doesn’t protect me from COVID-19?

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While the flu shot won't protect you from other viral infections like COVID-19, it's important to protect yourself from influenza for several reasons.
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