Learn about tetanus, a life-threatening infection. Updated immunizations in children and adults can prevent tetanus.
Find information about plasma protein products made from donated blood. Learn about the different products and their uses.
Learn how to treat cuts, scrapes and other minor injuries in children.
Learn how to properly care for your child if they have been bitten or scratched by an animal.
Treatment to suppress the immune system affects how your child’s body responds to routine immunizations. This guide discusses how to keep your child healthy while taking immune-suppressing treatment.
A splinter, or sliver, is a small fragment of material that has become embedded under the skin. Discover helpful tips to treat splinters.
Learn how to recognize life-threatening bleeding, prevent shock and stop severe bleeds.
Read about types of immunizations that are recommended during a child's first year of life and onward.
Side effects after receiving a blood product are rare, but you should know what to look out for and who to contact if your child has any of these effects.
Learn the answers to some common questions about JIA medications including which vaccinations are safe to take, and the role of complementary and alternative medicines, and how they can affect your child.
Your child needs to be given a vaccine called haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine. This information sheet explains what haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about the age restrictions for piercings, how to identify a trusted piercing studio, and about important things to think about before getting a body piercing.
How old does someone need to be to get a tattoo? Learn about age restrictions and what else to know before getting a tattoo.
Vaccines help to protect you against many different diseases. Learn about different vaccines and how to keep track of which vaccines you have had.
Learn about considerations for discussing body piercings with your teen, including how to identify a trusted piercing studio and how to care for a body piercing.
Learn about the considerations for talking to your teen about tattoos, including how to identify a trusted tattoo studio and the potential complications of tattooing.
Health games and videos for kids.
Legal information for AboutKidsHealth.ca
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.
25 minutes; Ages 11 and under
Choose your captain and complete missions in space by learning to recognize emotions and respond to them appropriately.
