COVID-19
February 23, 2021
Cleaning agents, COVID and child health
Topic(s): COVID-19
In 2021, disinfection and sanitization are more important than ever. When choosing products, parents, schools, and health agencies need to balance hygiene with the potential harms from children’s exposure to disinfecting cleaning agents,… Read more
August 17, 2020
Type 1 diabetes and COVID-19: Going back to school
Topic(s): COVID-19, Public education
As Canadians take steps to keep themselves safe from coronavirus and COVID-19, parents of children with type 1 diabetes have many questions. Read more
May 27, 2020
COVID-19 and Indigenous children in Canada: What can paediatricans do?
Many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children and families are facing a colonial catch-22 when it comes to COVID-19. Enduring colonial legacies mean they are more prone to pre-existing conditions, placing them at higher risk for poor outcomes… Read more
May 26, 2020
Reflections on caring for children with medical complexity during COVID-19
Topic(s): COVID-19
The direct effects of COVID-19 on children have to date been minimal. The indirect consequences for children with medical complexity (CMC) have been significant, including changes to health care delivery to challenges providing care at home, concerns… Read more
May 25, 2020
#CaringForKidsDuringCovid: Videos offer reassurance and guidance for parents
Topic(s): COVID-19, Public education
Pandemic-driven disruptions to daily life are pushing many families to the brink. Paediatricians and child psychiatrists are concerned about the how unrelenting stress—with no end in sight—is affecting parents and children. In a series of… Read more
May 20, 2020
A Kawasaki-like illness associated with COVID-19 in kids? What parents need to know
Topic(s): COVID-19
Recently, a hyperinflammatory illness has been reported in a small number of children worldwide. Children present with symptoms that resemble Kawasaki disease including prolonged fever, pink eyes, rashes, swollen hands and feet and abdominal… Read more
April 16, 2020
The essential work of social paediatrics
Topic(s): COVID-19
Dr. Sarah Gander discusses the importance of community in this period of physical distancing. Read more
April 16, 2020
Preventing home injuries in the time of COVID-19
Topic(s): COVID-19
Top tips to keep babies and children safe while physical distancing, from the Canadian Paediatric Society and Parachute. Read more
April 15, 2020
Can we continue to recommend early allergenic food introduction during a pandemic?
Topic(s): COVID-19, Professional education, Public education
Dr. Elissa Abrams and Dr. Edmond Chan provide more information on this common question. Read more
April 3, 2020
Tips and tricks to help adolescents cope during the COVID-19 pandemic
Topic(s): Public education, COVID-19
The adolescent medicine team of CHU Ste-Justine in Montreal has developed advice for youth and parents to help them get through this time. Read more
Last updated: Apr 20, 2020