June 15, 2008
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I was confined for a week in the hospital. I had on and off fever for almost 3 days. I can’t go to work since I was too week. Even though I take in paracetamol which as an analgesic and antipyretic drug it does not subside. After days of experiencing this I decided to seek consultation. The doctor advised me that I should e confined because I have signs and symptoms of dengue fever. I am also getting dehydrated because of my fever. The nurse inserted an intravenous line and which was necessary for rehydration. Because my platelet count is becoming low I had also blood transfusion. I was really in pain that time. It was a good thing that the nurses were kind enough to attend all of my needs. Even though I am a bit irritating they still managed to be patient. After one week of hospitalization I was finally ready for discharge. Because of the kindness of the nurses I gave them a replica watches as a sign of appreciation for their care.
February 7, 2008
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Canadians like their health care system not only because it is social and free (which is why too of course!). It also educates Canadians about preventable diseases and how to avoid them, especially when it comes to immunization before a travel to a country where some of them have not been completely eradicated. Such countries always offers exotic meals and beverages that may cause you to regret your trip by upsetting your stomach, cause travel diarrhea, which could if aggravated lead to serious gastric disorders or in case of some drinks even to bladder cancer!
More and more Canadians don’t take risks on their health. Immunization before the trip such as typhoid shots or an influenza inoculations is common sense to many of them. Some horrible diseases that could cause death of serious dysfunctions like meningococcal meningitis have to be vaccinated against at birth. Luckily most Canadians choose not to risk their lives and most importantly – their children’s lives and have this immunization made immediately after birth!