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Rotavirus vaccine Rotarix®

… the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine helps protect babies against diarrhea and vomiting caused by rotavirus. It … the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine is given to babies starting at 2 months of age. It is given as a series … to get the vaccine than to get a rotavirus infection. Most babies do not have any reactions after they get the …

Group A streptococcal infections

… Help stop the spread of germs Do not share straws, cups, bottles, forks, spoons, cigarettes or anything with saliva …

Burns and scalds in young children

… Household appliances, such as irons, space heaters, and bottle warmers How can burns be prevented? Burns and scalds …

Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines

… or sharing of food, drinks, cigarettes, lipsticks, water bottles, mouth guards used for sports, or mouthpieces of …

Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… the eye drops Always return the dropper directly to the bottle Gently pull down on the lower eyelid to form a pocket …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… the brain and skull are missing some parts Some NTDs cause babies to be stillborn or to have lifelong disabilities. How … and for 4 to 6 weeks after, or for as long as you are breastfeeding. If you could become pregnant, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, take a multivitamin with 400 mcg (0.4 mg) of folic …

Sun safety for children

… precautions to protect my baby from the sun and heat? Yes. Babies younger than 12 months of age are especially … sensitive to UV radiation and heat. It is safest to keep babies younger than 12 months out of the sun. Try to find or … by clothing or a hat. Sunscreen is not recommended for babies less than six months of age as they can rub it in …

Vitamin D and your health

… µg = microgram *Including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding Do some people need more vitamin D? If you take … File 68e Calcium and Your Health Infant and toddler feeding guidelines: Baby's Best Chance Toddler First Steps …

Calcium and your health

… mg = milligram *Including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding Which foods contain calcium? Foods that are high in … specific foods: Canadian Nutrient File Infant and toddler feeding guidelines: Baby's Best Chance Toddler's First Steps …

Your childs feelings

… to develop in a healthy way. Research also tell us that babies whose cries are responded to right away cry less after the first year than babies whose parents let them “cry it out.” After the newborn period, babies can tolerate short times of mild distress, such as …