Common Childhood Illnesses

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Protecting Kids in Manitoba: Invasive Meningococcal Disease and the Importance of Vaccines

Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is a serious infection caused by a germ (bacteria) called Neisseria meningitidis. The best way to protect your child from...

Cold and Flu: When to Seek Health Care

Parent's often have questions about when they should take their child to the doctor.

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Protect Your Baby from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) with Immunization

RSV is the most common virus that can infect the lungs and breathing tubes. RSV infection is most serious in young babies. Manitoba has...

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Strep Throat or Sore Throat?

My child has a sore throat...could it be strep throat?

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Caring for Your Child with an Ear Infection

Your child is tugging at her ear, she says it hurts. You think she has an ear infection. What can you do for her?...

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What You’re Itching to Know About Lice

Head lice are a common childhood concern and anyone with hair can get them. Head lice do not cause illness or disease but can...

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Is it a cold, the flu or COVID-19?

Colds, the flu and COVID-19 are caused by viruses or germs, but how can you tell the difference?

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Kids’ Fevers: What to Know, When to Get Help

As a parent you will want to know what a fever is, what to do and when to get help.

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How to Care for Your Child During Respiratory Virus Season

Having a sick child can be scary. Know what symptoms to watch for, how to provide care and comfort at home, and when to...

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Protecting Kids in Manitoba: Invasive Meningococcal Disease and the Importance of Vaccines

Cold and Flu: When to Seek Health Care

Protect Your Baby from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) with Immunization

Strep Throat or Sore Throat?

Caring for Your Child with an Ear Infection

What You’re Itching to Know About Lice

Is it a cold, the flu or COVID-19?

Kids’ Fevers: What to Know, When to Get Help

How to Care for Your Child During Respiratory Virus Season

PARENTING IN MANITOBA