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Dental care for your infant and toddler

… decay can spread deeper into the tooth. The decay can cause pain and infection, and can even damage the underlying adult … to be removed. What can contribute to tooth decay? The following factors may contribute to early childhood tooth … begin teething at about 6 months of age. Your child should have all of their first set of teeth, or “baby” …

Shingles vaccine

… chickenpox. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended … for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have had shingles Received a live virus shingles vaccine. … get shingles after being immunized, the vaccine can reduce pain, including the type of pain that lasts after shingles. …

Roseola

… a fever seizure. Although a seizure can be very scary, it should only last a few minutes, and does not do any harm. … rash happen at the same time. Although your child may go back and forth between feeling comfortable and acting upset, they usually eat and drink normally. Your child may have other symptoms such as a runny nose, diarrhea, …

Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults

… can help you make healthier choices more often. What foods should I eat? Healthy eating patterns such as Canada’s food … plate with vegetables and fruits Fresh, cooked, frozen and low sodium canned are good choices Try preparing them in … bread, oatmeal, brown and wild rice and barley Whole grains have vitamins, minerals and more fibre than refined grains. …

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine . Who should get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at … also free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a spleen that is not … Speak with your health care provider if you or your child have had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of …

Sun safety for children

… Avoid baseball caps that do not shade the ears or back of the neck. You may consider purchasing lightweight, … and reapply every couple of hours, after swimming, or following active play time. Swimmers and those who sweat heavily should use a waterproof lotion. For children wearing bathing …

Clean-up after a flood

… flood? Anyone who has had a flood at home is anxious to get back to ordinary life as soon as possible. However, it is … dirty. Items that have come into contact with flood water should be handled carefully. Flood waters passing over land … may come into contact with farmyards, manure, garbage, overflowing septic systems and other sources of contamination and …

Lead paint and hazards

… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink … and scientific research shows that absorption of even very low levels of lead into the blood may have harmful health … environmental health officer for more information. Should lead-based paint be removed? Sometimes leaving …

Burns and scalds in young children

… of a burn or scald for young children? Hospitalization for painful burn treatment, which can require surgery Pressure … and splints that have to be worn for up to two years following the injury Prominent, raised scars Tight scarred skin … counter Turn pot handles inward on the stove and cook on back elements whenever possible Place young children in a …

Toilet learning

… “toilet learning” is used because it is important to follow your child’s cues. It is also important to accept that … a more goal-oriented approach. At a minimum, your child should be comfortable sitting on the toilet for a few … until preschool age. Teach girls to wipe from front to back Teach your child to wash their hands after using the …