Tag: family doctor

Thanksgiving

“Thanksgiving is an emotional time. People travel long distances to see family they only see once a year-only to discover that once a year is too often” – graffiti outside an Ottawa pub What a beautiful week we’ve had. The leaves are turning to gold and the nights are cool. The last of the colds.

Zika Virus in Ottawa

Several cases of Zika virus have come through the clinic this month. All were contracted during Caribbean holidays and caused by mosquito Β bites, at least that’s what they told me! Symptoms usually appear in 3–12 days, with fever, joint and muscle pain, skin rash, conjunctivitis and headache. These symptoms generally resolve within 2–7 days; they.

This week in Ottawa

Fall is finally upon us and with it a round of colds mostly viral and self limiting but there is a very uncomfortable retching cough lasting up to 3 weeks which might need more detailed care. I’m suspecting pertussis may be the cause and I’ve been in contact with public health. There is no official.

×

Student Services 0800 - 2000hrs EST

× Chat to the doctor