Author Archives: Halton Guest Blogger
Top Five Myths about the Flu and Flu Vaccine
This is the final post in a three-part series about the influenza virus and vaccine. As a nurse, I often talk to people in the community who are confused by all the misinformation that exists about the flu and the flu … Continue reading
The flu shot is not just about you—it’s about those around you too!
This is the second post in a three-part series about the influenza virus, vaccine and kids. This year I have an especially important reason to make sure that I—and the rest of my family—get the flu shot. A few months ago, … Continue reading
Is it a cold or the flu?
This is the first post in a three-part series about the influenza virus, vaccine and kids. As a mother of four children, I’ve dealt with many sick days and visits to the doctor. When my kids were sick, I sometimes … Continue reading
Big kid emotions, big parenting challenge
When I think back to when my kids were growing up, I remember having such a hard time managing their emotional outbursts. Like many parents I wanted certain behaviours to stop – yelling, slamming doors, and the one that really … Continue reading
Back to school doesn’t have to mean back to coughs and Kleenexes
It’s been just over a month since the kids have been back at school. Have your kids had to miss any days so far due to an infectious illness? With cold and flu season right around the corner, it’s a good time … Continue reading
Andrea Scott RN
Carolyn Wilkie, RN
Cynthia Lindsay RN
Halton guest blogger
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Dr. Hamidah Meghani
Karen Hay, RN
Tamara Kraszewski, RN
Maureen Harris, RN
Nicole O'Donnell, RN
Sarah Flynn RN
Tanya Melykuty, RN, MSW
Heather Van Laare RN
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