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Choosing Safe Toys for your Kids this Holiday Season

With the infinite number of toy recalls over the past few years, it's no surprise parents worry about the toys they will be purchasing for their kids this Christmas. Whether it's an excessive quantity of lead paint, PVC's (a carcinogenic) and other toxins...

Kids vs. Germs

The arrival of colder weather means kids are spending more time indoors, in closer contact with other children. The result? The common cold. In fact, kids may get up to eight colds per year, with each cold lasting an average of five to seven days.

Who should get the flu shot?

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) provides the Public Health Agency of Canada with ongoing and timely medical, scientific, and public health advice relating to immunization. Below is a list of recommended recipients for the influenza vaccination.

Where to get a Flu Shot in the GTA for 2007-2008

Flu Clinics GTA - 2008 and 2009

It's flu season! The following links will provide information to Community Influenza Vaccination Programs that are now in effect as well as listings of all Community Flu Clinics offering flu shots. See clinics for Durham, Peel, Halton, Hamilton, Toronto and York...

Runaway Prevention Tips

It's been a few hectic weeks for those desperately searching for a missing 15-year-old boy who disappeared from his home in Barrie on Thanksgiving Day after getting into an argument with his parents over his excessive use of the online WWII video game...

Take charge of your winter!

When the cold weather sets in and daylight hours diminish, many people begin to feel fatigued and worn-down. Is it possible to keep energy levels up and maintain good health during a time of year when seasonal illnesses like influenza are common?

Eye Health for Kids

Children need to see well to learn well and early detection of vision problems helps children learn better in school. During a screening, doctors will check to see if the eyes are working properly. The Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends...

October is Fire Safety Month

Being prepared is the first line of defense in fire prevention. The fire safety team at Canadian Tire has put together a home and fire safety checklist to help keep your family safe this fall and winter season. Home Safety Checklist...

Oral Health and Your Child

The interrelation between oral health and systemic health is a dynamic one. Through research we have recently begun to understand the effect our oral health can have on our systemic health, such as diabetes, heart attack and pre-term low birth weight...

Back-To-School Safety Tips

It's finally here! Parents are dancing in the streets or the store isles, and kids are moaning and groaning, but grudgingly. I think most of them are happy to getting back to school, friends and a little more structure. I'd like to take some time with you, and share...

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Health, Safety and Well-being

Choosing Safe Toys for your Kids this Holiday Season

Kids vs. Germs

Who should get the flu shot?

Flu Clinics GTA - 2008 and 2009

Runaway Prevention Tips

Take charge of your winter!

Eye Health for Kids

October is Fire Safety Month

Oral Health and Your Child

Back-To-School Safety Tips