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Whooping cough vaccine great for babies, but its protection doesn't last long

Whooping cough vaccine great for babies, but its protection doesn't last long

Study shows the vaccine that protects kids from the highly contagious whooping cough is only effective in the short term.

The Canadian Press

Ask Dr. Dina: When your kid has the stomach flu, how long should you wait before giving them food or drink?

Ask Dr. Dina: When your kid has the stomach flu, how long should you wait before giving them food or drink?

Dr. Dina Kulik

Ask Dr. Dina: Do you recommend medicating ADHD?

Ask Dr. Dina: Do you recommend medicating ADHD?

Dr. Dina Kulik

4 ways to know if you should send your sick kid to school

4 ways to know if you should send your sick kid to school

Is an ear infection, croup, sore throat, or other common childhood illness serious enough to warrant skipping school? Here's how to know.

Cathryn Tobin, MD

Nasal mist flu vaccine: Still a go in Canada

Nasal mist flu vaccine: Still a go in Canada

Experts in the US say the nasal mist flu vaccine doesn't work and that pediatricians should stop giving it. But in Canada it's still a viable option.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

How we saved our son from OCD

How we saved our son from OCD

After my father died in 2012, my son was so shattered that he transformed from a regular, bright, happy-go-lucky, soccer-loving 10-year-old into a near-stranger.

Laurie Gough

How to get through a wait at the doctor's office

How to get through a wait at the doctor's office

Silence sighs of boredom with this simple trick. It'll make the wait at the doctor's office fun for parents, too.

Amy Valm

Your back-to-school kids' health questions answered

Your back-to-school kids' health questions answered

Mom, paediatrician and emergency room doctor Dina Kulik answers your questions on sleep, anxiety, immunity and more.

Dr. Dina Kulik

5 biggest school snack questions answered

5 biggest school snack questions answered

What's a healthy alternative to nuts? How much of each nutrient does your kid need to get through the day? Find the answers to all your school snack questions here!

Aileen Brabazon

What to do if your kid gets hives

What to do if your kid gets hives

These baffling bumps are notorious for appearing without warning and, sometimes, without explanation. Here’s the lowdown.

Hannah Terry-Whyte

Mosquitos have begun spreading Zika in the U.S.

Mosquitos have begun spreading Zika in the U.S.

Four people in Florida are believed to have caught the virus locally, from mosquito bites.

The Associated Press

3 dangerous DIY ingredients you probably didn’t know about

3 dangerous DIY ingredients you probably didn’t know about

Just because it’s homemade doesn’t mean it's safe for little kids.

Vanessa Milne

How to deal with your child's growing pains

How to deal with your child's growing pains

What causes growing pains, when to worry, and what to do when your kid complains of achy limbs.

Kerrie Lee Brown

The best post-game snacks for kids

The best post-game snacks for kids

Lessons on proper ways to fuel an active body are just as vital as teaching kids to throw and pass.

Cara Rosenbloom

Study: Most siblings of food-allergic kids don't also develop the food allergy

Study: Most siblings of food-allergic kids don't also develop the food allergy

When your first kid has a food allergy, you worry that their younger sibling will have it, too. New research suggests that's unlikely.

Katie Dupuis

Ask Dr. Dina: How do I remove a tick?

Ask Dr. Dina: How do I remove a tick?

Paediatrician and mom of three Dr. Dina Kulik gives step-by-step instructions on how to remove a tick, plus tips on how to protect your kids from them.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Study says thumb-sucking and nail-biting can benefit kids

Study says thumb-sucking and nail-biting can benefit kids

They're still not great habits, but it turns out thumb-sucking and nail-biting can protect kids from allergies.

Jaclyn Law

How to keep your baby cool this summer

How to keep your baby cool this summer

Worried about your little one in the hot summer sun? Read on for our expert's tips on keeping your baby cool.

Wendy Haaf

How to tell if your kid needs stitches

How to tell if your kid needs stitches

Sometimes a cut needs more than a kiss to heal properly. Here are the telltale signs.

Laura Grande

Therapy for kids with severe autism: “I feel like we actually have a voice now”

Therapy for kids with severe autism: “I feel like we actually have a voice now”

After protests from parents, the Ontario government announces funding for autism care for kids ages five and older.

Kalli Anderson