Kids Health

• As cost of living soars, school food programs struggle to fill growing need

  The Coalition for Healthy School Food and Breakfast Club of Canada are urging the government to implement a national school food policy as programs struggle to meet demands.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2023
  
• Canada 1st country to release national guidelines on managing kids’ pain 

  The Health Standards Organization released a new set of guidelines to help hospital workers manage children's pain - particularly for those who can't communicate when they're hurt.

  Health

  Apr 3, 2023
  
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• Canadian Pediatric Society outlines steps to conserve ‘vital supply’ amid drug shortages

  The Canadian Paediatric Society has outlined some guidelines to help healthcare providers ensure that children have access to necessary medications.

  Health

  Dec 3, 2022
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• Manufacturers working at ‘double or triple’ speed to replenish kids’ pain meds: Health Canada

  Health Canada says some manufacturers of kids' pain are now operating ``at double or triple their normal volumes'' in an effort to address a months-long shortage.

  Health

  Oct 7, 2022
• Parents, critics demand fix to kids’ pain medication shortage ahead of Canada’s flu season

  Critics and parents are calling for action to address an ongoing shortage of some kids’ pain and fever medications ahead of flu season

  Health

  Oct 5, 2022
• Discrimination, climate change among risks to Canadian children, report indicates

  Poor mental health is also putting kids at risk, with the study saying a quarter of people between two and 17 years old experience mental-health challenges.

  Canada

  Sep 7, 2022
• Hand-foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks higher than in years past: AHS

  According to data from Alberta Health Services, so far this year there have been 156 reports of outbreaks of the disease in childcare facilities.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2022
• Lethbridge optometrists concerned about increased screen time for kids

  If your kids are complaining about their eyes more than usual amid the COVID-19 pandemic, there could be an obvious culprit.

  Health

  Apr 30, 2021
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• Helpful FAQs as kids go back-to-school with mandatory mask policies in place

  Here are answers to some of the most common mask questions, from Dasantila Golemi-Kotra a biology, York University.

  Commentary

  Sep 19, 2020
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• Is CrossFit safe for children?

  CrossFit has exploded over the last five years in Canada, with many gyms offering programs for children aged as young as three years old.

  Health

  Jan 28, 2020