Back to school with McMaster Children’s Hospital
Back to school can be a stressful time for parents and kids. Together with both school boards and the City of Hamilton, we've developed a downloadable booklet containing advice on a variety of topics like anxiety, vaccinations and allergies.
Australia’s flu: What’s it have to do with you?
Dr. Jeff Pernica is an infectious disease specialist at Hamilton Health Sciences. There’s a lot of attention in the news...
Is your garden soil dangerous?
If you’re a green thumb, you’ve probably learned to cope with the creepy crawlers that live in your garden beds:...
Water safety for kids
Swimming can provide hours of summer fun for the family. However, drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death for Canadian children and happens quickly and silently. To protect your family, follow these pool and life jacket tips...
Youth and vaping: No such thing as risk-free
Vaping—it’s gone from relative obscurity to extreme popularity in just a few years. Vaping has recently gained cool status among...
Does loud music damage hearing?
Although attending concerts is a great social activity, it is wise to be aware of the impact on your hearing....