Twice as many children were hospitalized for respiratory infections at CHEO this fall than in previous years — and those patients were sicker than before,…
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In a viral season that’s brought “unprecedented” patient volumes due to influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19, Ottawa’s children’s hospital is accepting some staffing…
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Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 while pregnant doesn’t increase the risk of complications like giving birth early or having a small or stillborn baby, according to…
Ontario health officials are investigating seven probably cases of severe acute hepatitis in children — including one child who was sent from CHEO to SickKids…
Cannabis-related hospital emergency visits for children and youth increased five-fold in Ontario between 2003 and 2017, according to a new study led by the CHEO…
CHEO says it’s still committed to virtual care but is suspending virtual emergency department visits for at least 90 days to tackle increased in-person demand…
The rollout of the province’s online booking portal for COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged 5-11 appeared to run smoothly Tuesday, with Ottawa parents reporting short…
“All doors will be open” to immunize children between five and 11 as quickly as possible once COVID-19 vaccines are approved for that age group,…