Tetanus

When was the last time you heard of a friend or coworker complaining of lockjaw (or tetanus)? I, personally, hadn’t heard of any cases before an unvaccinated six-year old boy was admitted to a hospital in the Grey-Bruce area of Ontario, in Canada, last week. Let’s re-examine the causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment options […]

Cuts, scrapes, and minor wounds do happen but thankfully they can typically be treated at home with a few simple steps. In this article, we take a look at the different types of open wounds, how to treat them at home, and possible complications you should know!