children

A historic vaccine for kids

October 8, 2021

Every day we are bombarded with news about COVID-19 vaccines. In Canada, we are fortunate to have an abundant supply to the point where BC has taken the lead on donating some unneeded doses to the international COVAX effort. Lately, much of our COVID-19 vaccine attention has turned towards...

vaccines, children, malaria

National Drug Drop Off Month – Keep your kids safe from prescription medications

August 16, 2021

While medications play an important role in treating various illnesses and diseases, it’s important that expired or unneeded medications are safely disposed of to ensure they aren’t accidentally used or intentionally misused.

August is National Drug Drop Off Month in Canada, an...

prescription drugs, children

Children Need to Sit Less & Play More: WHO Introduce New Guidelines

Children Need to Sit Less & Play More: WHO Introduces New Guidelines

April 30, 2019

Early childhood is a time of rapid physical growth and cognitive development. It’s also a time when habits are formed and lifestyle routines are set. Yet sedentary behaviours and insufficient sleep are increasingly prevalent among young children, leading to poor health and poor lifelong habits...

children, WHO, Be Active Every Day