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COVID-19 vaccines general information

Learn which COVID-19 vaccines are available in Canada, and find information on vaccine development, and safety and effectiveness in children.

Sickle cell disease: Information for teachers

An easy-to-understand overview of sickle cell disease for teachers.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Learn about the signs and symptoms of COVID-19, who is at greatest risk, how it is diagnosed and how to prevent spread of the virus.

COVID-19: Information for parents of immunocompromised children and children with chronic medical conditions

Children who are immunocompromised and children with chronic medical conditions may be at higher risk of serious illness with COVID-19.

Typical, newly diagnosed immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)

Find out about living with ITP and the treatment options you can discuss with your child's health-care team.

Colds (viral upper respiratory infections)

Colds are caused by viral infections in the nose and throat. Learn about the causes, duration, prevention and treatment of viral upper respiratory infections.

What is a blood and marrow transplant?

Learn what a blood and marrow transplant is, and where blood stem cells come from.

Croup

Croup is a viral infection that causes airway inflammation, making it difficult to breathe. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of croup.

Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE)

Learn about carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) and the precautions that will be taken to prevent the spread of CPE while your child is in the hospital and at home.

Poor weight gain in infants and young children

Read about poor weight gain, which is when a child does not grow or gain weight as expected. Learn about the causes and management of poor weight gain in infants and young children.

Learning to think: The next six months

Learn about cognitive development, or the ability to think, over the second six months of a baby's first year. 

Motor development: 0–6 months

Read about motor development in the first six months of a baby's life. Milestones such as head control, sitting up and rolling over are discussed.

Poison: First aid

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

Pharmacist

Pharmacists are trained health professionals who are medication experts. Learn about the role they play in the health-care team.

Playtime at the hospital for toddlers aged one to three years

Play gives toddlers an opportunity for learning and social development and it may also help to alleviate boredom and stress. Find out about play activities for hospitalized toddlers.

Nursing shift handover and the handover invite

Nursing shift handover meetings happen twice each day. They happen at the bedside of each patient and allow the incoming and outgoing nurses to share information. Parents, caregivers and patients are encouraged to be part of these meetings.

Playtime at the hospital for preschoolers aged three to five years

Learn about play for preschoolers staying in the hospital.

Nursing team

Learn about the nursing teams involved in all aspects of your child's care.

Social and emotional development in a baby’s first year

Read about social and emotional development in a baby’s first year of life. 

Research and clinical trials: An overview

Learn about the different kinds of health research and how research leads to better health care.

Siblings in the hospital: Helping your children cope

When a child is hospitalized, their siblings may feel a variety of emotions including but not limited to confusion, upset or sadness. Find ways to help children cope with having a sibling in the hospital.

Self-efficacy in children

​​Learn why self-efficacy is important for academic success and well-being in children.

Resources

An essential list of books, videos, and websites to aid new parents in raising a child to the best of their abilities.

Routine health care for your baby

Fever in babies and children

A fever can be a sign that the body is fighting an infection. Learn how to properly care for your baby, toddler or child with a fever.