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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

Pregnant women advised to avoid South Florida due to new Zika cases

Pregnant women advised to avoid South Florida due to new Zika cases

The Canadian Press

Canadians with allergies not subject to the same EpiPen price hike as Americans

Canadians with allergies not subject to the same EpiPen price hike as Americans

The Canadian Press

Study: Avoiding these three things can help you prevent preterm labour

Study: Avoiding these three things can help you prevent preterm labour

Up to a quarter of all pre-term births can be prevented through lifestyle modifications.

Emily Rivas

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

Kids need more exercise—so why are we kicking them out of parks?

Kids need more exercise—so why are we kicking them out of parks?

A toddler sport program has been thrown out of a Toronto park after noise complaints. WTH?

Kim Shiffman

10 most common things kids stick up their nose (other than fingers)

10 most common things kids stick up their nose (other than fingers)

We asked three medical professionals and compiled a list of things kids stick up their nose.

Today's Parent staff

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

Study says women can skip the multivitamin during pregnancy—but should you?

Study says women can skip the multivitamin during pregnancy—but should you?

A new UK study questions the need for a multivitamin during pregnancy, but nutrition experts say there are still good reasons to pop one.

Jill Buchner

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

How to keep kids safe at wading pools and splash pads

How to keep kids safe at wading pools and splash pads

Cooling off by heading to wading pools and splash pads? Here are some important safety tips to keep in mind.

Erin Phelan

Forget the nasal mist flu vaccine—it doesn't work

Forget the nasal mist flu vaccine—it doesn't work

The American Association of Pediatrics says the nasal flu mist vaccine doesn't work and the flu shot should be used instead.

Kalli Anderson

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

14 first-aid kit essentials

14 first-aid kit essentials

Now that you’re a parent, it’s time to adult up and create a first-aid kit. But what exactly should you put in it?

Corinna Vangerwen

Do you let your kids play with unvaccinated friends?

Do you let your kids play with unvaccinated friends?

Two parents discuss whether or not you should let your child mingle with unvaccinated children.

Meg Payne

Pregnant women: DO NOT STOP taking folic acid

Pregnant women: DO NOT STOP taking folic acid

New research is beginning to explore a link between folic acid, B12 , and autism risks.

Jessica Leeder

The results are in: Consumer Reports' best (and worst!) sunscreens

The results are in: Consumer Reports' best (and worst!) sunscreens

Consumer Reports tested dozens of lotions, sticks and sprays. Shockingly, nearly half don't measure up.

Today's Parent

How uterine fibroids can wreak havoc on your health

Trying to conceive

How uterine fibroids can wreak havoc on your health

Uterine fibroids can cause painful periods and make sex unpleasant. They can also affect your chances of getting pregnant. So what can you do about them?

Sydney Loney

If it seems serious, go see a DOCTOR, not a naturopath

If it seems serious, go see a DOCTOR, not a naturopath

Ezekiel died of meningitis when he was 18-months-old. His parents had treated him with horseradish and onion smoothies.

Kate Lunau

Zika virus in Canada: Two pregnant women test positive

Zika virus in Canada: Two pregnant women test positive

Two cases have been confirmed in BC, but health officials say Canadians need not worry.

The Canadian Press