When the cold weather arrives, learn how to keep the whole family safe from seasonal illnesses during the winter season.
Visit the Cold Weather Season Learning Hub to learn how to stay healthy and enjoy outdoor activities safely during cold weather.
Colds are caused by viral infections in the nose and throat. Learn about the causes, duration, prevention and treatment of viral upper respiratory infections.
Learn how to avoid cold weather injuries to your child such as frostbite, dehydration, and hypothermia.
Learn how to dress properly for the cold so that you stay warm and dry.
Learn safety tips for keeping your family safe in crowded places, including how to plan ahead, what to do if your family gets separated and preventing common injuries.
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) can be worse in cold, dry weather or when your child is hot and sweaty. Find out how you can help your child.
Information for parents and caregivers on helping kids stay safe while skating, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling or tobogganing.
Optimizing your child’s asthma management can help them lead a normal, healthy life. Learn about asthma triggers, exercising with asthma, and asthma management at school.
Information about signs, symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of muscle spasms.
Information on cold sores (herpes simplex): what they are, common signs and symptoms, causes, complications and how to treat.
Learn how to prevent, recognize and treat dehydration and other heat-related illnesses in children.
Learn how to prevent and treat heat-related illness in children and teens who exercise in hot and humid conditions.
Find out about the signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa.
Learn how cold therapy of the mouth (oral cryotherapy) is used during cancer treatment or blood and marrow transplant to prevent oral mucositis.
ACTH deficiency is a type of hypopituitarism hormone deficiency in which not enough cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands. Learn about how it is diagnosed and managed in children.
Asthma is a condition that affects your child’s lungs. Learn about how to care for your child after a hospital visit.
Learn how to help your family eat a balanced diet, including how to incorporate treats and drinks in a healthy way.
Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) can participate in physical activity as long as they have more frequent rest periods and increased hydration. Academically, most children with SCD will perform as well as their peers.
Learn how to prepare, store and cook food safely to minimize the risk of illness.
Read about hot packs and cold packs, and how they can effectively reduce pain from injuries.
Discover how to recognize, treat and prevent insect bites, bee and wasp stings, and when to seek medical attention.
