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Health Canada’s official pages for getting a naloxone kit in each province and territory, plus Alberta’s new Oct. 1 pharmacy rules.

Shingrix is free for some adults in six provinces and territories and not for most adults elsewhere. Here is who qualifies for a free shingles vaccine in every province and territory, and how to book.

Health Canada says children under six taking ADHD stimulants may face a higher risk of weight loss than older children on the same dose, and product safety information will be updated.

About one in four Canadian adults has diagnosed hypertension. Here is how to read your numbers, based on Public Health Agency of Canada guidance.

Most colds and flu are caused by viruses, which antibiotics cannot treat. Here is what federal health officials say actually helps, and why it matters.

Can you book a mammogram in your 40s without a referral? Here is where B.C., Ontario, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Alberta and Quebec stand this October.

Canada’s vaccine experts updated their RSV advice this spring. Here is how protection works for babies, older adults and people at higher risk.

Health Canada says some Sanofi insulin pens and cartridges may have been frozen in transit. Here is which products are involved and what to do.

Thanksgiving is Oct. 12. Health Canada’s turkey advice starts days early: thaw in the fridge, skip the rinse, cook to 82 C and chill leftovers within two hours.

Falls are the leading cause of injury hospitalizations and injury deaths among Canadians 65 and older, with 7,189 fall deaths in 2022, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. Its guidance: stay active, review medications, wear sturdy shoes, light and clear walkways, and prepare for ice.