Child Health

• About 25 million children worldwide missed routine vaccinations due to COVID-19: UN

  A report found 25 million kids in 2021 failed to get vaccinated against diptheria, tetanus and pertussis because the pandemic disrupted health services or spread false information.

  Health

  Jul 14, 2022
  
• London Children’s Hospital marks opening of province’s 3rd pediatric sleep lab

  It's anticipated that once fully established, the sleep lab will be able to see more than 350 patients a year, officials with Children's Hospital say.

  Health

  Apr 9, 2021
  
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• ‘Put him on a diet’: Daycare worker fired for writing body-shaming note about 5-year-old

  “I put a lot of trust into this school to take care of him," mom Francesca Easdon said.

  Trending

  Nov 15, 2019
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• IWK CEO calls for government leaders to improve health of children

  A report released Tuesday by the national non-profit Children First Canada pinpoints the top 10 threats to children’s health and safety.

  Health

  Sep 5, 2019
• Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy linked to small, preterm babies in southwestern Ontario: study

  Researchers suggest expecting mothers avoid exposure to poor quality air.

  Health

  Apr 3, 2019
• Study finds breast milk sugar may help stop food allergies in babies

  A Manitoba study has found that sugars in breast milk may help prevent food allergies from developing in children.

  Health

  Jul 3, 2018
• Inverary mother raising awareness about pediatric strokes

  Katie Buckley's son was diagnosed with a stroke shortly after birth, and now she's raising awareness about the harrowing - and difficult to diagnose - condition.

  Health

  Mar 30, 2018
• Youth are not getting enough sleep: N.B. Health Council

  A New Brunswick Health Council report shows youth are not getting enough sleep, which could increase risks of depression, obesity and substance abuse.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2016
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• 5 myths & misconceptions regarding violence against children

  A new survey reveals that people around the world think violence against children is a common and growing problem, yet one that is still misunderstood.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2014