TORONTO – The Canadian Paediatric Society is urging doctors to talk to teen patients about healthy relationships and dating violence. In new guidance issued Thursday, the society said one-third of teens in Canada experience physical, psychological, sexual or technology-related abuse — including…
Is your child petrified of needles to such an extent that getting their routine vaccinations is a hassle? Tired of pinning them down while they scream in terror so the medical technician can slip in the syringe? With this one…
Summer Programs & Camps Public Safety Teen Academy Library Teen Advisory Board The Purpose of the Scottsdale Youth Substance Abuse Coalition (SYSAC) is to create a supportive and empowered youth-led community organization that actively addresses substance abuse among youth. Learn more…
Infants who received the ShotBlocker, a C-shaped plastic device that applies pressure around the injection site, immediately before vaccination had lower pain scores than those who received vaccination based on standard practice. "[The study] findings indicate that ShotBlocker may offer…
Shoppers at 100% Home Rangiora could win from a pool of giveaways worth up to $15,000, as the North Canterbury store unveils a fresh look and an expanded range. A sunscreen costing $69 per 100ml delivered just SPF14 protection despite promising SPF50 on its label, according…
A reader found out that she was no longer immune to childhood diseases, such as measles, and needed to get another vaccine. She encourages adults to stay current on their shots. Re: “Through research, U.S. defends against infectious diseases,” Another…
The catch-up programme will offer a single MMRV dose to eligible children born from January 2020 to August 2022. It will run until 31 March 2028. The offer is aimed at eligible four- to six-year-olds and follows the introduction of routine MMRV vaccination on…
To request vaccine order forms call 905-546-2424 ext. 2161 between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Return this form by: Fax the vaccine order form(s) to 905-546-3472 along with 4 weeks of twice daily logged current, minimum and maximum temperatures. The vaccine will not…
Revised targets for the State’s vaccine campaign will be announced today (Friday) following the emergence of major new supply difficulties from pharmaceutical firms Accepting that it is “likely” the 82 per cent target by the end of June will not be…
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