Category Archives: Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe
Kids swimming with Molluscum?
With summer here, families all across Halton are taking their children to local swimming pools and water parks where they can enjoy the cooling play and have some fun. What a great way to spend a summer day. Not to … Continue reading
New vaccines will help protect babies in Ontario
My children are now grown up, but I vividly remember some of the times when they were ill and wished there had been some way to keep them from getting sick. One of my sons got rotavirus when he was … Continue reading
Finding quality child care is easy with a plan!
This is the third post in our series about child care in Halton Region. Anna* needed child care for her two young children as their grandmother was caring for them but was starting to tire easily. Anna was worried about finding someone she could trust and who … Continue reading
My child has what? (fifth disease)
One day you may go to pick up your child from their school or daycare and see a sign that says, “A case of fifth disease was identified in this class. Please see your teacher for further questions.” Most likely … Continue reading
Do reptiles and young kids mix?
I was recently told about a two-month old baby who had been infected twice with Salmonellosis–more commonly known as Salmonella—and was admitted to the hospital on both occasions. Salmonella is often associated with certain foods such as uncooked or raw meat. … 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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