A family mediation service is offered free of charge to help a child's adoptive parents and members of the child's biological family negotiate a communication agreement . The parties can receive up…
Training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) provides skills that can save lives. The gouvernement du Québec therefore…
A person is free to accept or refuse to be transported by ambulance, even if paramedics consider that transportation is necessary. When a person refuses transportation by ambulance, they must sign a…
A mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) – also called concussion – is an invisible injury caused by a rapid back-and-forth movement of the head that causes the brain to hit the walls of the skull. An…
Combined tetanus and diphtheria vaccine (Td) On September 1, 2020, changes were made to the Québec Immunization Program. These changes are based on a recommendation made by the Comité sur…
Combined tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine (Tdap) There is currently a rise in the number of whooping cough cases in Québec. The disease is most serious in babies under 1 year…
To develop or maintain a healthy and safe environment, each citizen and location needs to adopt a preventive approach. To do this, follow the procedure suggested below to reduce the risk of a mild…
Communicable diseases between animals and humans Some diseases can be transmitted between animals and humans. They are known as zoonotic diseases and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and…
Q fever Description Q fever is a disease caused by the Coxiella burnetii bacterium. It leads to reproductive issues in animals. Coxiella burnetii can survive in the environment for several years.…