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Information and tips to help you keep your children safe from the sun.

Most of us like to work, play, and relax outside on a sunny day. But too much sun and heat can be harmful, so be careful!

Did you know that ordinary household items such as window coverings can cause serious injuries to children? If your window coverings have cords, your children are at risk of strangulation and even death.

In Canada, we are fortunate to have access to drinking water that is generally of very high quality. That said, no naturally-occurring water is 100% pure. Water picks up minerals and contaminants found in the soil or deposited from the air. It is disinfected to kill harmful bacteria and other...

Find out how to imporve indoor air quality

Poor indoor air quality can affect your health. Learn about the causes of poor indoor air quality, such as indoor activities and sources, dampness and poor ventilation.

Smog can cause damage to your heart and lungs, even when you can't see or smell it in the air around you.

FluWatch is Canada's national surveillance system that monitors the spread of influenza and influenza-like illnesses on an ongoing basis. FluWatch reports, posted every Friday, contain information on flu activity in Canada. The FluWatch program consists of a network of labs, hospitals, doctor's...

FluWatch is Canada's national surveillance system that monitors the spread of influenza and influenza-like illnesses on an ongoing basis. FluWatch reports, posted every Friday, contain information on flu activity in Canada. The FluWatch program consists of a network of labs, hospitals, doctor's...

"Foodborne illness or injury results from the natural, accidental, or malicious contamination of foods by biological, chemical, or physical hazards. The impacts of foodborne illness may include morbidity and mortality, increased health care costs, loss of consumer confidence, economic losses, and...