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If this variant has left you feeling overwhelmed, take these steps to help protect children from Omicron and ride out this wave safely.

6 things you can do today to protect your children from Omicron

If Omicron has left you feeling overwhelmed, here’s what you can do to help ride out this wave safely.

6 things you can do today to protect your kids from Omicron

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Safety

As omicron spreads, a lot of parents are turning to respirators like N95 and KN95 masks for kids, which provide the most protection against COVID&#x2d;19.

Looking to upgrade your kid's mask? Also known as respirators, N95s and KN95s provide the highest level of protection against COVID&#x2d;19.

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Kids health advances: 5 things doctors learned in 2021 that parents should know

5 things doctors learned in 2021 that parents need to know

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As parents start to vaccinate Canadian kids, we spoke to Dr. Janine McCready about side effects, myocarditis, how to handle the holidays and more.

A doctor answers our questions about the COVID vaccine for kids under 12

As parents start to vaccinate Canadian kids age 5 to 11, we spoke to Dr. Janine McCready about potential side effects, myocarditis, how to handle the holidays, spacing with flu shots and more.

An infectious disease doctor answers all our questions about the COVID vaccine for kids

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Holiday

Experts say the risk of myocarditis post-vaccine is incredibly low for kids. But if you're still worried, here are five reassuring facts.

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Vaccines

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Is your kid afraid of needles—and it's time for a vaccination? There are specific things parents can do to reduce kids’ distress from an impending needle.

8 science-backed ways to make needles less painful for your kid

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Newer antihistamines are safer than ‘first-generation’ ones like Benadryl for kids and adults alike, but old habits die hard.

Allergists say Benadryl for kids isn't safe or effective

Allergists have been saying for years that newer antihistamines are safer, but old habits die hard.

Parents, get Benadryl out of your medicine cabinets

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Allergies

What are the side effects? What if my kid is scared? And how can I be reassured it's safe? A doctor and mom of two answers all our questions.

COVID vaccine for kids: What a paediatrician mom wants you to know

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What this paediatrician mom wants you to know about the COVID vaccine

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They may be healthy&#x2d;eating experts, but they aren’t buzzkills. Three dietitian moms weigh in on the best ways to dole out Halloween candy.

Halloween candy: How three dietitian moms deal with it

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Why aren't all provinces keeping kids safe?

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If you're freaked about long COVID in children, here are the facts

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Tired of middle&#x2d;of&#x2d;the&#x2d;night "Should we take them to the ER" debates? Doctors say these are the signs that mean your kid needs medical attention—now.

Sick kid? Here's when to go to the ER

9 times you should definitely take your kid to the ER

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Kids health

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Here's where to buy N95 and KN95 masks for kids

5 things doctors learned in 2021 that parents need to know

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The truth about the COVID vaccine, myocarditis and kids

Health Canada has approved the COVID vaccine for kids 5 to 11

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Kids still can’t see optometrists in Ontario and it’s becoming a problem

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