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MESH Ottawa has cancelled all programs until further notice due to a shortage of volunteers and construction on Wellington Street that is preventing safe passage to the Hintonburg Community Centre. Please contact me at
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should you wish to become a volunteer. We do not have a list of physicians treating CFS/ME and/or FMS. Please refer to the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons to search for doctors who are taking new patients. Most likely you will require a referral from your family physician if you want an appointment with a Rheumatologist who are doctors trained in diagnosing Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) and Arthritis. CFS tend to be referred to a neurologist by their family doctors as well. For disability insurance issues, please contact a lawyer who specializes in contract law. Most good lawyers will give at least a 1/2 hour free consultation appointment. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding Carole Roy President |
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Know the Difference between a Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms Symptom | Cold | H1N1 Flu | Fever | Fever is rare with a cold. | Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the H1N1 flu. | Coughing | A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold. | A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the H1N1 flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough). | Aches | Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. | Severe aches and pains are common with the H1N1 flu. | Stuffy Nose | Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week. | Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu. | Chills | Chills are uncommon with a cold. | 60% of people who have the H1N1 flu experience chills. | Tiredness | Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold. | Tiredness is moderate to severe with the H1N1 flu. | Sneezing | Sneezing is commonly present with a cold. | Sneezing is not common with the H1N1 flu. | Sudden Symptoms | Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days. | The H1N1 flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains. | Headache | A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold. | A headache is very common with the H1N1 flu, present in 80% of flu cases. | Sore Throat | Sore throat is commonly present with a cold. | Sore throat is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu. | Chest Discomfort | Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold. | Chest discomfort is often severe with the H1N1 flu. |
The only way to stop the spread of the epidemic is to spread the awareness.
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