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Vaughan Pediatric Clinic in The News

June 09, 2023

Dr. Richard Hamat

Dr. Richard Hamat

We were recently featured in an article in the Toronto Star about invasive group A strep. Please visit the link here to view the article.

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Air Quality in Ontario: Keeping Your Kids Safe

June 08, 2023

​Dr. Victoria Pila MD FRCP(C)

​Dr. Victoria Pila MD FRCP(C)

We are currently under a Special Air Quality Statement due to smoke from forest fires in other areas of the province and neighbouring regions. When the air quality is poor, it can be harmful to our health, and children (as well as pregnant women and those with chronic health conditions) are particularly at risk for more severe outcomes.

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Injury Prevention by Wearing a Helmet

June 02, 2023

Dr. Tina Tran

Dr. Tina Tran

Now that the weather is warmer, biking is a great activity for kids and the whole family. It's important to always wear a helmet while biking to help prevent serious injury.

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Ticks: Things You Need to Know

May 27, 2023

Dr. Peter Chmiel

Dr. Peter Chmiel

Most tick bites are harmless, but there is an increasing awareness of Lyme Disease present in some of the ticks we find here in Ontario. Not all ticks carry Lyme Disease, so here are a few things to be aware of.

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Sun protection and sunscreens

May 22, 2023

Dr. Jacob Rosenberg

Dr. Jacob Rosenberg

The weather is finally nice and it's important to take protection from the potentially damaging effects of the sun. We get many questions about sun protection and sunscreens, so here is a great reference from About Kids Health.

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