This page provides information about leading arthritis organizations in Canada.
When a child has problems with phonological awareness, they will have trouble with early reading skills. Learn about some signs to watch for.
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.
There are specific games and exercises that parents can do to help increase phonological awareness in their child.
There are many resources available to help your child learn to read, including books, workbooks, games and computer programs.
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.
An overview of immunization for children who have not been fully immunized according to the standard schedule.
Learn which COVID-19 vaccines are available in Canada, and find information on vaccine development, and safety and effectiveness in children.
An overview of the causes, symptoms, treatment options, and prevention of this rare, but harmful, condition in children.
Phonological awareness is the ability to recognize that words are made up of individual sounds. Phonological awareness goes through developmental stages like other language-related skills.
Learn the facts about radon, what it is, health risks, and practical tips on reducing radon exposure in the home.
Suicide can result from many factors. Find out about the leading causes.
Discover the role of zinc in the body and how to get enough in your diet.
Learn about alcohol and the associated health risks. Knowing the short- and long-term effects can help you make decisions about using alcohol.
Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid does not make enough thyroid hormones. Find out how to diagnose and treat hypothyroidism.
Learn about blood and marrow transplants (BMT), the reasons for BMT, how the marrow and immune system work, and the BMT health-care team.
Discover how to recognize, treat and prevent insect bites, bee and wasp stings, and when to seek medical attention.
Measles is an infection caused by a highly contagious virus. Learn the symptoms and causes of measles and how it can be prevented.
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.
Separate fact from fiction with up-to-date and accurate information on the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
Learn how an ostomy impacts your child's day-to-day activities and about considerations for protecting the stoma and ostomy pouch.
Learn about the safety of vaccines, their side effects, how they are given and what they protect your child against.
