Health Topics for the letter "M"
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Maladie méningococcique | Garder la vaccination de votre enfant à jour permet de le protéger contre bien des types de la maladie méningococcique. |
| Mandatory Blood Testing Act | Listeria is a bacteria that can cause a rare but serious illness called listeriosis. Pregnant women, the elderly, and those with a weakened immune system have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill. |
| Measles | Measles is an infection that can cause a rash, fever and cough. It is caused by an infection with measles virus. |
| Meningitis | Meningitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord. |
| Mental Health | Mental health is the capacity to feel, think and act in ways that enhance our ability to enjoy life, realize our own potential, deal with challenges, and contribute to society (Mental Health Commission of Canada). |
| Mould | Mould is a common name for any fungus that grows on food or damp materials. It can be black, white or almost any colour. In some cases, you may be able to smell the mould but not see it. |
| MPox (Monkeypox) | MPox (Monkeypox) is a viral disease. The virus enters the body through broken skin, the respiratory tract, or the mucous membranes (e.g., eyes, nose, or mouth). |
| Mumps | Mumps is a viral illness that can spread from one person to another. Most people recover from the infection, but mumps can have serious complications and lead to long-term health problems. Since the widespread use of the mumps vaccine, mumps infection is rare. |