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Once registered on the waiting list (GAMF), the RAMQ may have informed you that you are taken care of by a group of doctors while waiting to be registered with a particular family doctor. To get a…

Differences between a cold and the flu It is impossible to distinguish between COVID-19 and the flu based solely on symptoms, because they are alike. A screening test must be performed. A cold and…

People who are registered on the waiting list through the Québec Family Doctor Finder (Guichet d’accès à un médecin de famille, GAMF) can find a medical consultation through the Primary Care Access…

On this page: Eligible organizations Submitting applications Application assessment criteria Direct services category Infrastructures category The Assistance for Indigenous People in Urban…

Pneumococcal infections On this page: Description Symptoms Treatment Complications Transmission Protection and prevention People at risk Special conditions Description Pneumococcus is a bacterium…

Recovery of used syringes and needles Integrated Used Syringe and Needle Recovery System (SIRSAU) The integrated used syringe and needle recovery system (SIRSAU) aims to securely collect needles and…

Midwives are health professionals who provide care during pregnancy, delivery and for up to 6 weeks after birth. Midwives only provide care to women who are having a normal pregnancy. For example, a…

Good oral hygiene helps keep your mouth and teeth healthy. Brush your teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste for 2 minutes at least twice a day. Ideally, you should brush your…

Avoid foods and drinks that are high in sugar, including: soft drinks and juices with added sugar; energy drinks, due to their sugar content, but also their acidity; candies, especially those that…

Fluorides reduce the action of bacteria that cause tooth decay and make teeth more resistant to their action. They are added to some dental products. Fluorides help keep the mouth healthy. They make…