Better Lives with Care.Wallet: Foodborne Illness in Canada

Foodborne illness is very common around the world. In Canada, one out of every eight people comes down with food poisoning annually. As a result, these illnesses lead to over 11,000 hospitalizations and over 200 deaths per year. The Government of Canada Health Services recently released information to the public showing Norovirus, Listeria, Salmonella, E. Coli, and Campylobacter as the main causes of foodborne illness.

Foodborne illness can put life on pause. When dealing with foodborne illness, a person is unable to work or take care of their family. Symptoms of foodborne illness can last from a few days to a few weeks. While most cases are usually self-treatable and go away on their own, there are high-risk individuals who need additional care. Maintaining levels of hydration and looking out for problematic symptoms are key to a healthy recovery. Dealing with a foodborne illness is not easy to handle alone.

Care.Wallet was designed with the main purpose of making healthcare easier and more accessible. With the How Are You Feeling Today? Care.Card, someone suffering from a foodborne illness can report their vitals and fluid intake easily. These reports can then be shared with healthcare providers, family, and friends. Everyone is then able to stay connected and ensure the person suffering from illness is getting the fluid intake they need, and can get help right away should they start exhibiting serious symptoms.

Knowing when to see the doctor and finding transportation can be challenging while sick. With Care.Wallet, resource Care.Cards can help. Appointments can be requested by a healthcare provider when certain symptoms show up in your data. If an appointment is requested, the patient can then schedule non-emergency medical transport to pick them up and get them there on-time.

Care.Wallet makes getting the help you need easier than ever.

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