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Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV): Understanding Chickenpox, Shingles, and Vaccination

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is responsible for two distinct diseases: chickenpox (varicella) and shingles (herpes zoster). While chickenpox is the initial infection, the virus never completely leaves the body. Instead, it…

The Primary Care Crunch: Navigating Canada’s Doctor Shortage (And What You Can Do About It)

If it feels harder than ever to get a simple doctor’s appointment in Canada, you aren’t imagining things. Across the country, accessing primary care has become a source of major…

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