Medical Info
Preventative Care
Regular screening tests can significantly cut the risks of disease.... Speak to your family doctor about which preventative services are right for you.
Suggested schedules for preventative services:
Mammograms yearly for women over 50
Colorectal Screening by either Fecal Occult Blood Testing every 2 years or by Colonoscopy every 5 years for people over 50.
Pap smears every 1-2 years for sexually active women
Influenza Vaccines yearly for all patients
Visits with diabetics every 3-6 months to prevent complications of diabetes.
Childhood Immunizations completed by 30 months of age. See below for a complete schedule of recommended childhood immunizations.
Childhood Immunization Schedule
| Age | Pediacel | Quadracel | Prevnar | MMR | Menjugate | Varivax |
| 2 mths | X |
| X |
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| 4 mths | X |
| X |
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| 6 mths | X |
| X |
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| 12 mths |
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| X | X | |
| 15 mths |
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| X |
| X | |
| 18 mths | X |
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| X | ||
| 4-6 yrs | X |
Pediacel: Quadracel and Hemophyllis Influenza combined
Quadracel: Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio
MMR: Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Prevnar: Pneumoccus
Varivax: Chicken Pox
Menjugate: Meningococcus
Note: For individuals with a private drug plan that covers menjugate vaccines, you can provide this vaccination earlier at 5 and 7 months.
Immunizations Given By Public Health in schools:
Grade 7 - Hepatitis B
Grade 8 - Gardasil (female patients only)
For information regarding individual vaccines, click here
Useful Websites
Healthy Ontario
Travel Information from the Center for Disease Control
Health Canada
Heart and Stroke
Diabetes
Cancer Care Ontario
Healthy Lifestyle Workshops
Sexual Health Clinic
Hypertension
Motherisk
Immunization Fact Sheets
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Durham Region Health Department
Canadian Pediatric Society
Public Health Agency of Canada
Medline Plus
Sexuality and You
Ontario Medical Association
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
Canadian Medical Association
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Auto Insurance Accident Claim Forms
Federal Forms
Family Practice Section
Passport Canada
Lakeridge Health
Township of Scugog
Port Perry BIA
Useful Telephone Numbers
Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000
Ontario Medical Association: 416-599-2580, 1-800-268-7215
Canadian Medical Association: 613-725-2000, 1-800-267-6522
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario: 416-967-2600, 1-800-268-7096
Ontario College of Family Physicians: 416-867-9646
Ontario Hospital Association: 416-205-1300
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Branches:
Provider Services: 613-548-6561
Drug Programs: 416-327-8109
Public Health: 416-327-4300
Disclaimer
The contents herein are for informational purposes only. Always speak to your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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This information is not meant to replace a consultation with a physician.
