Learn which COVID-19 vaccines are available in Canada, and find information on vaccine development, and safety and effectiveness in children.
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.
Children who are immunocompromised and children with chronic medical conditions may be at higher risk of serious illness with COVID-19.
Find out what to look out for and when to see a doctor if your child has a fever after travelling abroad.
Colds are caused by viral infections in the nose and throat. Learn about the causes, duration, prevention and treatment of viral upper respiratory infections.
Croup is a viral infection that causes airway inflammation, making it difficult to breathe. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of croup.
Learn how to lower the risk of passing HIV to your baby and how the doctor can tell if your baby has HIV once they are born.
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.
Learn what happens during your child's autologous blood and marrow transplant (BMT) procedure.
Learn what creativity is, why it is important, and how you can help nurture creativity in your child at home.
Curiosity is the most powerful ingredient in learning. Find tips on how to nurture curiosity in your child.
Dehydration occurs when the body does not have enough water to function properly. Learn how illness can cause dehydration and how it is treated.
Coping with your child’s illness as a parent means taking care of yourself. Learn practical stress relief approaches for parents.
CPR is a life-saving technique that combines chest compressions and rescue breaths (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation).
Learn how a baby's system of attachment develops over the first year of life. Attachment will solidify as a baby's memory develops.
Here are some things to think about if you have been invited to enroll your child in a clinical trial.
Read about coping with the challenges of taking care of a child who is ill. These challenges can have a huge impact on the relationship between parents.
Learn how to treat cuts, scrapes and other minor injuries in children.
Read about how to choose a car seat or booster seat, how to position your child in the seat, and other safety precautions.
Learn about laparoscopic surgery, a technique that uses small cuts to insert a camera and tools into the abdomen or pelvic area to perform a surgical procedure.
Accident benefits are available to help people with the cost of hospitalization and rehabilitation after a collision. Find out how to make an insurance claim.
Learn how to effectively foster and promote a secure attachment pattern between you and your baby or child. Also learn how to provide experiences that create trust by making your infant and child feel understood and comforted.
Poor air quality can affect your child’s health and may worsen conditions such as asthma. Learn how to reduce exposure and when to seek medical attention.
A child with a chronic condition eventually transitions back to school. Learn practical tips when advocating for your child at school.
How to effectively give a baby a bath, either in the baby tub or the "big" tub. Considerations for bathtub safety are provided.
