Category: Fact Sheets

Winter can be lots a of fun, but unfortunately, there are some associated potential dangers. Here are some facts and important tips about keeping children safe during the winter months: Children can easily succumb to frost bite, so during cold Read More …

The West Nile virus belongs to a family of viruses called Flaviviridae and was first isolated(1937) in the West Nile province of Uganda. The first West Nile virus infection in North America occurred in the New York City area in Read More …

What are vaccines? Vaccines protect children by strengthening their immunity or their body’s ability to fight off diseases. Thanks to vaccinations also know as shots, or immunizations, many infectious diseases that infected and sometimes killed many infants, children, and adults Read More …

Repeated ear infections: consequences Recurrence of ear infections is not uncommon. In the vast majority of children, there will be some fluid present behind the ear drum following an ear infection, and it usually clears on its own. But in Read More …

When travelling with children it is important to plan ahead. Firstly, make sure that if you are going to a hotel or resort that they are used to having children. When arriving at the hotel, resort, a cottage or even Read More …

Toys provide an opportunity for babies to learn develop and to interact with their environment. Even for a young child, age appropriate toys, game and other play activities can be fun too. Make sure that all toys used are marked Read More …

Toys provide an opportunity for babies to learn develop and to interact with their environment. Even for a young baby, age appropriate toys, game and other play activities can be fun too. Make sure that all toys used are marked Read More …

Signs that a child is ready to be toilet trained: The child can walk to the potty (or adapted toilet seat) The child can steadily sit on the potty The child’s diaper remains dry for a few hours in a Read More …

In order to keep swimming fun and safe it is important to be very careful when children are swimming. Here are some tips and facts about water safety: Summer fun includes swimming at the pool or beach. In order to Read More …

We know that the more a person is exposed to sun early in life, the higher the chances are that skin cancer develops at an older age. This is because children’s skin is actually more susceptible to sun-induced damage. In Read More …