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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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Preventing dehydration
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.


Bedwetting woes
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.


Hand washing for better health
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.


Will I require vitamin or mineral supplements during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor or dietitian - you might need to take a vitamin supplement during pregnancy.


Nutritional variety and important nutrients
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.


Weight gain during pregnancy
You can protect your health and your growing baby with a healthy diet.


Keep your ship on course
Behaviour modification is the key to successfully navigating through anti-obesity treatment.

 


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.