This page provides information about leading arthritis organizations 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.
Discover the foundation for healthy eating with Canada's Food Guide. Learn about Canada’s Food Guide recommendations and how to apply them to your family’s diet.
Learn the facts about radon, what it is, health risks, and practical tips on reducing radon exposure in the home.
Every day, parents and caregivers make choices about what products to buy for their children. Learn what to look for to keep your kids safe and to prevent injuries from consumer products.
This information sheet explains what naloxone (Narcan) does, when it should be used, and how to give it.
Learn how to help your child use technology safely and what to do if your child has been bullied, has bullied others or has seen cyberbullying.
Learn about opioid use and overdose, and the steps you can follow to reduce the risks of both prescription and non-medical opioid use.
Read about sudden infant deaths while sleeping and about ways parents and caregivers can lower the risk in infants.
Learn about the reading skills expected of your child at different stages.
Discover the sources and acceptable daily intake limits, if any, of sweeteners and caffeine.
Discover the role of zinc in the body and how to get enough in your diet.
Learn which COVID-19 vaccines are available in Canada, and find information on vaccine development, and safety and effectiveness in children.
Learn about the safety of vaccines, their side effects, how they are given and what they protect your child against.
There are four CFTR modulators available in Canada that are used to treat cystic fibrosis (CF) in people with specific genetic mutations.
Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects reading and spelling. Learn more about strategies to support your child’s specific needs.
An overview of immunization for children who have not been fully immunized according to the standard schedule.
This March break, find out what you need to know about managing diabetes while on vacation or while your child is away at camp.
Learn about the cow’s milk protein–free diet to treat non-IgE-mediated cow’s milk allergy.
Ewing sarcoma is a type of cancer that can start in bone and sometimes soft tissue. It is most commonly found in children, teens and young adults. Learn about the signs and symptoms and how it is diagnosed and treated.
Find information about buying, installing and maintaining smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home to keep your family safe.
Learn about cannabis (also known as marijuana, weed or pot) and find out about the short- and long-term effects of using it recreationally.
