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YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH Windsor Kids (A MK Media Company) collects health information from various government agencies and is designed for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as medical advice. The information provided on this site should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, you should consult your health care provider. The links provided within this newsletter will redirect you to a third-party Web site. Windsor Kids  does not control the content or services provided by this third-party Web site which are not covered by Windsor Kids' Privacy Policy. Windsor Kids expressly disclaims any responsibility for the content, information, products or services provided by or advertised on any third-party site.   Healthy Ontario For the latest on children's health, check out the HealthyOntario.com Children's Health Channel. Feature Article - Are Your Kids Immune? With new vaccines added to Ontario's free childhood immunization program, it's time to ask if your kids have all the protection they need. Vaccinations shield children against everything from mumps and meningitis to lock jaw and whooping cough. Are your kids immune? Read More >> Feature Article - Flu Myths Persist While Ontarians support the government’s flu vaccination program, studies conducted by Ipsos-Reid over the past two years show that some myths still persist. Health experts are anxious to dispel them—especially the notion that the vaccine itself can give you the flu. Read More >> Feature Article - Back to Sleep Every week in Canada, three babies die suddenly and for no apparent reason. The child is put to sleep as usual, seemingly in the best of health. There are no warning signs to suggest that anything is wrong. If no cause for the child’s death can be found, it may be recorded as a case of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Read More >> Health Tool Spotlight - Diabetes Risk Calculator Type-2 diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in Canada. Are you at risk? Find out with our quick assessment tool and then, if necessary, follow up with your doctor. Read More >> Health Tips & News Whooping cough vaccine not just for kids anymore Youth suicide Health Tip: Young athletes must drink enough water KidsGrowth Child Health™ A site for parents developed by pediatricians. Do Migrane Headaches Occur in Children? Migraines are very common in children. About 5% of elementary school-aged children and 15% of high school adolescents experience migraine headaches. Does Divorce Damage your kids? 10 tips for survival Divorce is a sad fact of life. It is not a new phenomenon parents have been getting divorced since the day that marriage was invented; and even before that couples would unite... and part Adults and Baby Talk As most parents know, adults talk to babies very differ­ently than they speak to other adults. When adults talk to infants, they usually use short, simple sentences, frequently repeat themselves, and use higher pitch and a very exaggerated sing-song intonation. Is this best for speech development? Answers to Parent Questions about ADD/ADHD We have the 15 most commonly asked questions with answers concerning this medical condition. Preventing Adolescent Suicide Statistics show that 8 out of 10 people who committed suicide gave some warning before taking their lives. Antibiotic Overuse Fuels Drug Resistance Antibiotics kill bacteria, not viruses. That simple fact is one of the most important points to remember in halting the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. The Real Facts about your Child's IQ Parents may be surprised to discover the following facts about IQ and IQ testing. Myths about the Eye Myths are stories, like Old Wives' Tales, that come to be accepted as true. Many of these have no basis in fact and, for that matter, can be dangerous if you followed the advice put forth. There are a number of myths about eyes and eye care. The following are some common misconceptions or false statements with the true facts afterwards Developmental Dislocation of the Hip Developmental dislocation of the hip refers to a group of conditions in which the ball-like tip of the thighbone (femur) does not properly fit into the hip socket, making the joint susceptible to dislocation