program is a series
of award winning brochures designed to help parents
with the most commonly asked questions about children’s
health. They are available for self-selection
at each Shoppers Drug Mart and were developed
by Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacists in consultation with
the Canadian Paediatric Society and the Hospital
for Sick Children in Toronto.
To help parents find the information quickly
depending on the child’s age, the brochures
are divided into several categories. Each of these
categories discusses the most common health issues
for that age group.
• Prenatal health
• Infant
• Toddler
• Child |
Children are not little adults and they do not
come with manuals. That's why you need a reliable
and credible source of health information. The
information provided here has been reviewed
by pharmacists and the HealthWATCH for Children
Program has been developed in consultation with
the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Always
be sure to consult with your doctor or Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacists before giving any new medication
to your child.
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Dehydration occurs when the
body loses too much water. Normally, 60%
of the body is made up of water. If your
body loses too much water, you will feel
thirsty.
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Soggy
nights, damp beds, and dampened spirits
are common concerns for parents of small
children who wet the bed. Bedwetting, also
called nocturnal enuresis, is very common
among children under the age of six. |
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Hand
washing is the best way to defend against
germs that are spread by contact. If you
wash your hands often and properly, you
can help prevent infectious diseases in
yourself and others. |
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Consult
your doctor or dietitian - you might need
to take a vitamin supplement during pregnancy. |
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If
you are pregnant you should choose a variety
of foods daily from the four food groups:
grain products, vegetables and fruit, milk
products, and meat and alternatives. |
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You
can protect your health and your growing
baby with a healthy diet. |
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Behaviour
modification is the key to successfully
navigating through anti-obesity treatment. |
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When
you fill your prescription at Shoppers
Drug Mart, your Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacist
can provide a demonstration of how to
use this medication (Epinephrine Auto-Injector)
and an instruction card that can be easily
accessed in an emergency. |
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HealthWATCH for Children
