Afia Akter can barely recall a time in her life without pain. Aches woke her at night and accompanied her by day, preventing her from working, carrying groceries, or simply enjoying everyday pleasures. Yet one day recently, the 57-year-old was at the CLSC de...
chronic illnesses
Let’s get to the point: flu shots save lives
Influenza is an illness that can be serious, and potentially fatal. The Public Health Agency of Canada identifies the typical symptoms of the flu as fever, dry cough, muscle pain and a significant general malaise that lasts five to seven days. The cough can persist...

