What causes acne? Most people who get acne start having it in their early teens. This is when the oil glands in the body start making more sebum (oil). Some people also have too many "sticky" skin cells. In people with acne, these cells mix with the oil and plug up the hair follicles in the skin.
2008
Child & Adolescent Health Care,
Patient Education
Health Canada is advising consumers of the outcome of its review of cough and cold medicines for children under the age of 12.
2008
Child & Adolescent Health Care,
Respiratory Disorders
The rates of physical inactivity and obesity among Canadian children are alarming. Let’s work together to teach kids how to make healthier choices today and develop lifelong healthy habits.
2008
Endorsed Document,
Patient Information
Child & Adolescent Health Care,
Patient Education
This position statement provides an update on the use of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) in the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Anxiety Disorders in children and adolescents.
2008
Child & Adolescent Health Care,
Drugs & Therapeutics,
Mental Health
This guide to child and adolescent health care may include links to important websites, articles, reports and other resources. For more detailed information, please ask us.
2010
Child & Adolescent Health Care
What is a vaccine? A vaccine is a medicine that's given to help prevent a disease. Vaccines help the body produce antibodies. These antibodies protect against the disease. Vaccines are given by injection (a "shot") or by mouth. Each province in Canada has its own schedule of vaccines for children.
2007
Child & Adolescent Health Care,
Immunization,
Patient Education
What is a normal temperature? A normal temperature is about 37°C (98°F) when taken orally (by mouth). Temperatures taken rectally (by rectum) usually run 0.5°C higher than those taken...
2011
Child & Adolescent Health Care,
Patient Education
WHO and UNICEF jointly developed the Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding to revitalize world attention to the impact that feeding practices have on the nutritional status, growth and development, health, and thus the very survival of infants and young children.
2003
Endorsed Practice Resource
Child & Adolescent Health Care,
Maternity & Newborn Care
The Greig Health Record is an evidence-based health promotion guide for clinicians caring for children and adolescents aged six to seventeen (6-17) years. It is meant to provide a template for periodic health visits that is easy to use and is easily adaptable for electronic medical records. Checklist templates include sections for weight, height and body mass index; psychosocial history and development; nutrition; education and advice; specific concerns; examination; ang assessment, immunization, and medications.
2010
Endorsed Practice Resource
Child & Adolescent Health Care,
Periodic Health Examination,
Preventive Care
Guidelines were developed for youth aged ten to twenty-one (10 to 21) years and correspond to initial phases of adolescent depression management in primary care, including identification of at-risk youth, assessment and diagnosis, and initial management.
2007
Endorsed Practice Resource
Child & Adolescent Health Care,
Mental Health