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COVID-19 Symptoms, transmission and treatment Development of symptoms, modes of transmission of the virus and treatment. Show more Long COVID Symptoms, resources, access to the services offred by…

Fiddleheads Spring is the season for fiddleheads, the edible young shoots of the ostrich fern ( Matteuccia struthiopteris ). To prevent intoxication, fiddlehead fans must prepare fiddleheads properly…

Spit roasts If you’re thinking of having your family and friends over for a cookout, follow these instructions to reduce the risk of contamination and enjoy the moment to the fullest. Transporting…

Turkey and holiday meals Precautions must be taken when preparing turkey and holiday meals in order to prevent food poisoning. Here is some advice for safely thawing, cooking and storing turkey,…

Pine nuts Pine nuts, also called pignoli , pignolia or pignons , are small seeds extracted from the pine cones of the stone pine tree. Pine nuts are high in oil. While they are very nutritious, they…

Moratorium on new international adoption files A moratorium on international adoptions with certified bodies is in force. The opening of new files is suspended. However, files without certified…

Moratorium on new international adoption files A moratorium on international adoptions with certified bodies is in force. The opening of new files is suspended. However, files without certified…

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines The free HPV vaccination for people aged 21 to 45 will soon come to an end. Appointments are still available while regional inventories last. On this page:…

Pedestrian lights give people on foot the right of way to cross. A digital counter displays the time available to cross the street. On this page: Meaning of the pictograms and digital counter…

Here are some tips to avoid food poisoning by properly storing the food in your packed lunches. Keeping food cold If you can, the best thing to do is to keep your food in the fridge until lunch time.…