An overview of the symptoms, causes, treatment options and prevention of lead poisoning.
Food poisoning occurs when bacteria, parasites and viruses grow on food. Prevent food poisoning with these tips on handling and storing food properly.
Teens living with hemophilia can learn about alcohol and how to drink responsibly.
Learn about the general short- and longer-term effects of alcohol, cigarettes and recreational drugs and find out how these substances impact people with sickle cell disease.
Find information about buying, installing and maintaining smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home to keep your family safe.
Learn how to identify signs of poisoning in your child, and how to treat and prevent it.
Learn about common household items that can be dangerous for children, how to prevent poisoning and what to do if your child accidentally consumes a poisonous item. If you think your child has been poisoned, contact the Ontario Poison Centre or call 911.
The holiday season is a great time for children, but it can also lead to injuries. Read these simple tips to keep kids safe during the holidays.
Learn about the most common cause of ataxia in children.
Learn about cannabis, what happens if a child accidentally consumes cannabis and how to prevent unintentional cannabis poisoning.
Learn about the medications that can treat bipolar disorder, including their side effects and how your child will be monitored while they take them.
Learn how to prepare, store and cook food safely to minimize the risk of illness.
Learn what nutrition is optimal for your child from the time they are born to the time they are a teen. Learn about the different food groups and find information about the different nutrients that food contains.
A tremor is an involuntary, rhythmic muscle movement. Learn about different types of tremor and how tremor is treated in children.
Information for parents about indoor and outdoor safety, car and travel safety, and poison prevention. Also find first aid resources including information about animal bites, insect bites and sunburns.
An overview of poisonous plants.
Learn about the common items in your kitchen, such as cleaners and soaps, that may be hazardous to children and what you should do if they are accidentally consumed.
Learn about the everyday items you keep in your garage or storage shed that could be potentially harmful if your child consumes them.
Learn about the everyday items you or your child may be carrying around in your purse or backpack that could be potentially harmful if your child consumes them.
Learn about the common items in your basement, such as bleach, cleansers and lightbulbs, that may be hazardous to children and what you should do if they are accidentally consumed.
This page gives advice on how to prevent your child from getting a burn during the winter.
Find out how to help your child manage a fish allergy.
