July 2018 - Toronto First Aid
Piercing rejection
Piercing rejection is a bodily response to piercings. The body might respond to piercings as a foreign body. During the initial phases of piercing […]
Scorpion sting
A scorpion sting can trigger intense and immediate pain. The redness and swelling typically arises within 5 minutes. After an hour, severe symptoms might […]
Peeling nails
Peeling nails might be due to an external trauma to the nail. It is important to note that nails protect the fingertips as well […]
Tdap vaccine
The Tdap vaccine is a combination booster shot. It provides protection against 3 diseases – tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. The vaccine can be given […]
Sore tongue
A sore tongue is an issue that could not be easily ignored. It can disrupt with eating or speaking and might be a sign […]