Tag: Doses
Calcemia: the normal doses of calcium in the blood
The measurement of calcemia, that is to say the level of calcium in the blood, is indicated as part of a complete assessment or for very specific indications. What do…
Twelve African countries to receive 18 million doses of malaria vaccine
News Published on 07/08/2023 at 4:00 p.m. Updated 07/08/2023 at 4:00 p.m. Reading 2 mins. The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the shipment of 18 million doses of the…
Even at low doses, this drug that we all have at home would increase the risk of anemia
Australian researchers have revealed that one of the most consumed anti-inflammatories in the world increases the risk of anemia and iron deficiency, especially as you age. Pallor, fatigue… anemia can…
Hepatitis B vaccine: doses, names, compulsory?
The hepatitis B vaccine is now compulsory for all babies from the age of 2 months and can be taken as a catch-up until the age of 15. It is…
Quantity of baby milk: table from 0 to 4 months, when to increase the doses?
The quantities of infant milk for a baby differ according to the child’s weight, growth and needs. How many bottles and how much to give at birth or the first…
Covid-19: are booster doses really effective against severe forms?
A study published on Tuesday, February 21, now confirms it: reminders of the anti-Covid vaccine reinforce protection against serious forms of the virus. But this effect diminishes rapidly. These conclusions…
Area COVID vaccine clinics to close after doling out nearly 500K doses
After nearly two years of operation and a half-million doses administered, Southwestern Public Health will close its COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics this month. The health unit that serves Elgin and…
Covid-19: doses, priorities… The blur around people eligible for the vaccine
“I am 65 years old, I was vaccinated at the end of May. When is the next dose against Covid-19 for me?” Asks Sylvie, who came to stock up at…
Stress: in small doses, it’s good for the brain!
News Published on 29/11/2022 at 09:45 Updated 29/11/2022 at 09:45 Reading 3 mins. We often talk about the negative side of stress and indeed, in high doses, it is harmful…
These variants are more contagious! High risk of death if reminder doses are not given
The coronavirus has led to many changes in both health and social areas. A wide variety of variants of the coronavirus have emerged. The symptoms of each variant vary. Since…