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> Food Allergy or Intolerance?
In North America, approximately 5% of children and 1-2% of adults have allergies to food.
> Info-Sante 8-1-1
Since 2008, one little phone number, 8-1-1, is all you need to dial to reach the services of Info-Santé.
> Does Your Child Know What to do When Home Alone?
There are no laws that define at what age a child is old enough to be left alone, however, this decision should only be made on an individual basis and should be based on the child’s maturity and whether he is comfortable being on his own.
> Preventing Poisoning in Children
From the medicine cabinet to the garage, a number of harmful substances can be found in our home, which can be dangerous to our children, if ingested.
> What to Know Before You Go: 5 Musts for Healthy and Safe Travelling
You’ve packed their bathing suits, towels, a few extra toys to distract them, and you’ve remembered their favourite blankets…but have you taken adequate steps to make sure your little ones are protected in case of illness while traveling?
> Five tips to Avoid Travel Insurance Woes
In Canada, your provincial health insurance plan looks after your hospital and medical expenses. But, once you travel outside of Canada or even outside of your home province, coverage under the provincial plan is limited, and only a fraction of expenses may be covered. The good news is that the difference can be made up by travel health insurance.
> Five Health Tips to Keep in Mind While You Travel
You’ve made it off the plane and into your hotel room, and now the real adventure begins. Before your family heads down to the buffet table or jumps into the ocean, consider the following tips and extra precautions to safeguard your and your children’s health.
> Five Health Tips to Keep in Mind While You Travel
You’ve made it off the plane and into your hotel room, and now the real adventure begins. Before your family heads down to the buffet table or jumps into the ocean, consider the following tips and extra precautions to safeguard your and your children’s health.
> When to go to the Emergency Room with your child
You are the best judge of the condition of your child’s health. However, it can be difficult to figure out how sick your child is and how to know if you should take him to the Emergency Room. Fortunately, there are signs to look for to help you decide.
> How to Choose the Right Helmet For Your Child
Elbow pads? Check. Shin guards? Check. Skates? Check. You’ve packed all the right equipment for your child and the trunk is full, but have you remembered the most important item – the helmet?
> What Every Parent Should Know About Shaken Baby Impact Syndrome
SBIS previously referred to as "Shaken Baby Syndrome" (SBS) is an injury to the brain resulting from intentional head trauma which can occur when a baby is thrown, jogged, jerked, or shaken.