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Poison ivy

Do you know what poison ivy looks like? Learn how to recognize a poison ivy plant and how to treat the rash if your child is exposed.

Plant safety

An overview of poisonous plants.

Poison information centres in Canada

Find contact information for poison centres in Canada. If your child is unconscious, not breathing or is having a seizure, call 911 immediately.  

Poison: First aid

Learn how to identify signs of poisoning in your child, and how to treat and prevent it.

Top 10 poisons in the home

Many of the most common poisons are items that can be found around the house. Learn about the top 10 most common types of poison exposures across all ages and for children younger than six years old.

Poison prevention: A guide to keeping your family safe from poisons

Find out how you can prevent poisonings at home, including how to store and give medicine safely, and learn about the everyday items around the house that may be harmful to children.

Suppository instructions

Learn how to give your child medication using a suppository. Included are some tips on how to make giving the suppository easier.

Handling your medications

Nystatin

Use of dissolve and dose containers

This information explains how to use a dissolve and dose container to dissolve medicine in water and give it to your child.

Immunosuppressants

Palivizumab

Your child needs to take the medicine called palivizumab. This information sheet explains what palivizumab does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Cannabis and children

Learn about cannabis, what happens if a child accidentally consumes cannabis and how to prevent unintentional cannabis poisoning.

Medicines and side effects of a blood and marrow transplant

Learn about the medicines your child may take during a blood and marrow transplant.

Intranasal midazolam using a nasal atomizer

This information sheet explains what midazolam does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medication.

Cotrimoxazole

Managing your maintenance medications

Thiotepa for stem cell transplant

Your child needs to take the medicine called thiotepa. This information sheet explains what thiotepa does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Dasatinib

Your child needs to take a medicine called dasatinib. This information sheet explains what dasatinib does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Rivaroxaban

Learn about rivaroxaban, a blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots in children. Includes use, dosing, side effects and safety tips.

How to safely use acetaminophen or ibuprofen tablets by mouth for children

If your child needs acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever or pain relief, your health-care provider can help you choose the right product for them.

First aid kit

Find a list of supplies and medicines to include in a first aid kit. It is recommended that there be an equipped first aid kit in the house and in the car.