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October 2007
Happy Halloween from the AboutKidsHealth e-newsletter! For more articles and information please visit www.aboutkidshealth.ca for the latest information on children's health.
Health Tip of the Month:
How can you tell if your child is in pain? Tips for parents to recognize and manage pain.
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child walking on beach Here comes the flu season again
Flu season is on its way, and it’s time for people in high-risk groups to get vaccinated. These include children aged 6 months to 24 months; older children who have been treated with ASA (Aspirin) for long periods; anyone with chronic heart, lung, or kidney disease; and anyone with diabetes, cancer, immune system problems, or sickle cell anemia.
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child playing with blocks Nutrition labels have the answers
The Canadian Paediatric Society suggests women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should get 2,000 IU of Vitamin D per day – a tenfold increase over earlier recommendations. Learn how to read the Nutrition Facts label to help you get the nutrients you and your family need.
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Spotlight
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The skeleton
It’s a brilliant and complex feat of structural engineering, and it’s also handy for scaring trick-or-treaters. Learn how bones and joints work and grow in How the Body Works.
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Research
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Stem cells: from skin to spine
Can skin cells help repair a damaged spinal cord? New research in rats suggests it could happen some day, giving hope to people with spinal injuries and nervous system damage.
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Just for Kids
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Megan has diabetes. Follow her through a typical day to learn how to count carbs, see what’s in her backpack, and help choose the right snack.
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"What’s This?" Contest for Kids
Name the body part in the x-ray and be entered into a draw to win 2 movie passes!
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