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Where kids come first, The MCH newsletter |
September 2008 Vol. 2 - No. 7 |
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Whether your child is in daycare or school, once in awhile he or she may be sent home with more than artwork for mommy and daddy. A virus may be in tow. From sore throats, to runny noses, to coughing, this issue of Where Kids Come First helps you better understand the common cold and when you should keep your child home. Also learn when and why antibiotics are used.
With fall here, and winter just around the corner, we have also included a short summary on Fall and Winter safety to help
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prevent a trip to the Emergency Room/Department (ER). But how does one know when to go to the ER as opposed to the CLSC or pediatrician/family doctor? Find out and also learn what to expect if you do find yourself in the ER.
In addition, this month we have a special hero. Veronique Potvin sustained second-degree scald burns to 30 percent of her body, yet through it all—even her hospital treatments—she kept her humour. Learn about her emotional journey and how to prevent scald burns.
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Veronique is a 14-year old with a secret: her skin on her back, legs, chest and abdomen is scarred for life. But when she wears a short shirt or a bathing suit, the scars she sustained from a burn two years ago are revealed. At one time she tried hard to keep her injury a secret. Today, she says she is who she is, and she has nothing to hide.
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The Common Cold
You often worry when your child seems to have one cold after another. The reality is, a normal, healthy child averages four to eight colds a year. Here are some tips on how to best care for your child.
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When to Keep Your Child Home From School
You have plenty of other things to do at 6:30 a.m. than to play amateur doctor and decide if your child should or should not go to school. Here's what you should know.
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Curb Antibiotic Abuse in Children
Your child has a runny nose, a cough, a sore throat and a fever, so you take him or her to the doctor. The doctor knows a virus caused this infection, which will just run its course. But you're very worried, so you push the doctor to give your child an antibiotic. The doctor gives in. Who's wrong?
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Safe Fall and Winter Fun
Participating year round in sports and recreational activities contributes to good health in children and adolescents. But these activities can sometimes lead to injuries. Here are some practical tips that can help reduce spinal cord and head traumas, fractures, sprains, deep cuts and more.
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When to Use the Emergency Room /Department
When should you use the services of an Emergency Room/Department?
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What to Expect in the Emergency Room/Department
You or a loved one may have had an accident or may have a serious illness. If so, you are likely to be worried and afraid. Knowing more about how the Emergency Room/Department operates can help you feel less anxious.
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For more articles on your children's health and well-being, visit the Health Info section of our website.
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Preventing scald burns
Scalds are burns caused by hot liquids and steam. Scalds can result in first-degree, second-degree or third-degree burns. Treatment of a scald burn depends on the severity of the burn. Here are a few tips to protect your child.
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Spending time in the intensive care unit can traumatize kids
MUHC researchers develop a questionnaire for children to determine if their hospitalization made them fearful, anxious, worried…
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MUHC welcomes OCPM report on its mountain campus plans
The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) has welcomed the report from the Office de consultation publique de Montréal (OCPM) regarding its plans to modernize and expand the Montreal General Hospital as part of its Redevelopment Project on the Mountain Campus.
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Health Canada Reminds Parents of School Lunch Allergen Safety
As children head back to the classroom, Health Canada is reminding parents of the importance of allergy awareness when packing lunches for their children. Severe allergic reactions can occur quickly and without warning, and some foods can be life-threatening to allergic children.
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Risks of codeine use and breastfeeding
Using pain treatments, which contain codeine may be risky for some breastfeeding mothers, according to research published this week by researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children.
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Feeding Infants and Young Children: When is it good enough?
November 21, 2008
Location: Amphitheatre D-182 Sixteenth McGill Infant Mental Health Day at the Montreal Children's Hospital, organized by the McGill Infant Mental Health Group.
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