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The Latest on Vaccines for Kids 5 to 11

With Health Canada reviewing a request to approve the first COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 5 to 11, our SickKids experts are available to provide parents and caregivers the latest need-to-know insights about the vaccine and its potential roll-out process.

The Not So Sweet Effects of Sugar

Our October Ask our SickKids Experts webinar was about the not so sweet effects of sugar on the developing brain and body.

Back to School

Our August Ask our SickKids Experts webinar was about the transition back to school for children during the current phase of COVID-19. We covered important vaccine information for children and spoke to the mental health challenges that may be experienced while we begin to introduce our children back to school.

Safety Tips for Summer Fun

This summer, the great outdoors beckons more than ever. Join us for a webinar full of tips and tricks that will help kids to get outside, while staying safe. We’ll cover water, bike, playground safety, and more. Explore nature, enjoy being active outdoors – with more safety for kids, and less stress for parents.

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Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Families

Nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the mental health challenges faced by children and youth are exacerbated, making supporting them a pressing need. This Ask our Experts webinar will feature SickKids mental health professionals who will help you to identify the signs of depression, anxiety and eating disorders in children. They will speak to what can be done to bolster children’s mental health and how parents can keep themselves strong and resilient for their children.

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COVID-19 Vaccine

The world is watching as a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available for distribution. Join us to hear our SickKids experts weigh in and provide their insights on distribution plans, social implications, and what percentage of the population needs to be vaccinated before we can consider it safe to resume normal activities.

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Making our Hospital Feel Like a Home

Join us to hear from our SickKids experts who provide uplifting experiences and emotional support to our SickKids patients at a time when they need it most. We will explore our unique programs that aim to ensure children of all ages can laugh, play, and learn amidst the frenzy of hospital life.

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Genetics 101

Today, we are on the cusp of a new era for how health care will be provided. Join us to explore what you need to know to understand the potential for precision health care at SickKids. Together, we are focusing on reimagining how we will deliver healthcare in the future. Watch today to learn about Precision Medicine at SickKids – so that every child has a treatment specifically tailored to their condition.

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Why a New SickKids is More Important than ever in a Pandemic and Post-Pandemic World

During this unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the role of a new SickKids is more important than ever. Join our SickKids Experts to hear why building a new state-of-the-art hospital will more efficiently ensure infection control, increase patient safety and maximize opportunities for virtual care.

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The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Program

This webinar discusses the topic of Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis with our SickKids researchers who are leaders in the fight against food allergies. They discuss different allergy tests, as well as what their advances mean for families affected by allergies and anaphylaxis.

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Transitioning Children Back to School

This webinar discusses the transition back to school for children during the current phase of Covid-19. It is critical to balance the risk of direct infection and transmission of Covid-19 in children with the harms of school closure on their physical and mental health. SickKids has been working with the Ministry of Education and other children's hospitals in Ontario to provide support and guidance on the safe reopening of schools.

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Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children associated with Covid-19

This webinar examines what parents need to know about Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with Covid-19. You can hear from our SickKids experts as they dissect and discuss the data being shared amongst the medical community right now.

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Vaccine Facts

The race to find a Covid-19 vaccine is the single most important global healthcare objective right now. This webinar features SickKids experts who separate fact from fiction as they discuss the role of vaccines in a pandemic, and beyond.

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Impact of Isolation on Children and Families during Covid-19

In this webinar, you will hear firsthand from our experts at SickKids regarding the impact of isolation on children and families during Covid-19. Our mental health experts discuss what parents can do to mitigate the mental and emotional effects of isolation on children and youth, including the impact of increased screen time, and what to do if you notice any concerning new behaviours.

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