Canadian Pediatric Society

• 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
  
• AHS encouraging parents to register children for COVID-19 vaccination

  The provincial health authority is waiting for Pfizer to ship doses before it can open up appointments for COVID-19 vaccination of children aged 5 to 11.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2021
  
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• Canadian doctor urges flexible diagnostic approach to autism to reduce wait times

  The Canadian Pediatric Society has released recommendations for a more flexible approach to a diagnostic approach that would include community-based pediatricians, not just doctors and psychiatrists licensed to do so.

  Health

  Oct 24, 2019
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• ‘It shouldn’t have happened’: Baby allegedly strangled to death by teething necklace

  Experts vehemently warn against the use of teething necklaces for babies, citing the dangers of strangulation and choking.

  Lifestyle

  May 10, 2019
• Canadian youth need access to free contraceptives: Canadian Paediatric Society

  The Canadian Paediatric Society says all contraceptives, including condoms, should be free to people under 25.

  Health

  May 9, 2019
• Central Okanagan celebration encourages turning off screens, turning on fun

  The annual Unplug and Play Week kicked off Sunday at the Parkinson Rec Centre in Kelowna with a fun party, encouraging families to get off their screens and get connected.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 20, 2019
• Alberta mom warns parents about ibuprofen after daughter rushed to ER with ulcers

  An Alberta mother is urging parents to do research about over-the-counter pain relievers after her daughter was rushed to the hospital with ulcers.

  Health

  Jul 18, 2017
• Forget kids’ screen time, what about adults?

  The never-ending discussion of screen time and kids continues with the release of a new study from the Canadian Pediatric Society. The study aimed at physicians is designed to help them advise parents with kids under five years old on the issue. READ MORE: New recommendations on screen time for kids  The study says: Kids...

  Commentary

  Jun 2, 2017
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• Alberta doctors pushing for in-school support for students with diabetes: ‘Make sure these kids are safe’

  Right now in Alberta, some schools offer no support for students with type 1 diabetes, leaving the responsibility to parents. Dr. Tara McGrath says that's not only tough on families, it's dangerous.

  Education

  Jun 1, 2017
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• ‘I would say it’s an epidemic’: Lethbridge orthopedic surgeon sees trampoline accidents weekly

  Alberta Health Services says 50 kids a year suffer trampoline injuries in the South Zone. The Canadian Pediatric Society recommends no one under the age of 18 years old should jump on trampolines.

  Health

  May 12, 2016