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Whooping cough - known as pertussis in the medical community - is a highly contagious infection that can mask itself as the common cold. |
Whooping cough: Canada's fastest rising vaccine-preventable disease |
Did you know whooping cough is on the rise? Adacel® vaccine can help protect your family. Most Canadians suffer year after year with a bout of the common cold. Symptoms such as sniffling, coughing, aches and pains can be remedied within one week with lots of fluids and a cozy day in bed. Read more » |
Stress and the holidays: Guarding your kids' immune systems Head off seasonal illnesses with quick tips to keep your child rested and relaxed over the holidays. Read more » |
How to protect your child from germs Hand washing is our best defense against germs. Here's how to keep your little one safe and healthy through proper hygiene. Read more » |
How not to spread the flu Expert advice on how to avoid spreading or getting infected by the flu virus. Read more » |
How to identify types of coughs in kids Coughs caused by serious infections sound different than coughs caused by allergies or the common cold. Do you know the difference? Read more » |
Canada's latest vaccination schedule for you and your teen Depending on your province, some vaccines are covered by provincial health insurance and some are not. How do you choose? What's important? Here are updates, common diseases and their recommended vaccines. Read more » |
How to strengthen your kid's immune system Give your kid's immune system a boost this back-to-school season with these helpful tips. Read more » |
