Learn all about childhood illnesses and infections and how to prevent them from the Canadian Paediatric Society.
Immunization and vaccines protect against childhood infections. Check out Ontario’s Routine Immunization Schedule to learn about the diseases vaccines prevent and when to get a vaccine.
Guide to common childhood infections for educators
A Guide to Common Childhood Infections includes information for schools and child care:
- Signs and symptoms of common childhood infections
- How to stop the spread of infection
- When to exclude someone from school or child care
- When to report an infection to your local public health unit
Head Lice
Head lice are small insects that can live on your scalp. They do not cause illness. Anyone can get head lice.
Download our Head Lice Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions to learn more.