Getting your yearly flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and your family from getting influenza. The vaccine arrived for public use in Chatham-Kent in October. Certain people are at a greater risk for serious complications if they get the flu. Examples are older people, young children, pregnant women and people with certain health conditions like asthma, diabetes or … Read More
I CAN Breastfeed…
I Can Cope With Advice Given By Those Unsupportive Of Breastfeeding What?? You’re still breastfeeding that baby? Some women will hear that when their babies are 2 months old or when they are 2 years old. It can be hard to hear those negative comments from those that are closest to us. Here are some tips for dealing with those … Read More
I CAN Breastfeed
I Can Include My Partner in the Care of my Breastfed Baby Picture this… You wake in the morning, after a sleepless night, where your baby wanted to feed every hour, on the hour. You are tired and have just enough energy to get your baby latched to feed ONE MORE TIME, but there are so many things that need … Read More
I CAN Breastfeed…
I Can Get Enough Rest While Nursing My Baby How many times, as a mom-to-be, have you heard people say, “Better get your rest before the baby comes, because once they are here you won’t get any”? Although getting enough rest can sometimes seem almost impossible for new moms, the good news is that, with a little planning, it can … Read More
I CAN Breastfeed…
I Can Breastfeed My Baby Even If He/She Is Jaundiced You should be waking up my sweet baby, it’s time to eat. Why are you so tired and sleepy when feeding? Even your skin and whites of your eyes look yellow. Your baby may have jaundice. Over 50% of babies develop a condition called jaundice in the first couple of … Read More
I CAN Breastfeed….
I Can Breastfeed My Baby Even If He Is Very Fussy Or Easy-Going Before you welcomed your little one into your family you had visions of sitting quietly in a rocking chair blissfully holding your calm, smiling or sleeping baby. But now you are finding that your 3 week old has never smiled and, even more distressing, they seem to … Read More
I CAN Breastfeed….
I CAN Breastfeed my Baby During a Growth Spurt Most babies have several growth spurts during the first 6 months of life. Typically, growth spurts will happen at around 7-10 days, 2-3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months. These are times when your baby’s brain and body are developing at a rapid pace! You may notice that your … Read More
School Immunization Clinic Dates — Fall 2018
Public Health vaccination clinics for Grade 7 students are set to begin at local Chatham-Kent elementary schools again this fall to protect against: Hepatitis B Meningococcal Disease Human Papillomavirus (HPV). These vaccines are only available free of charge from Chatham-Kent Public Health; they are not available from your doctor. Only those students with signed and completed consent forms can receive these … Read More
I CAN Breastfeed……..
I CAN Breastfeed My Baby On Cue Rather Than On A Schedule Do babies need to be fed on a schedule? Absolutely not! All babies are different and so are all mothers. Babies feed best when they are hungry. Feeding your baby when he/she cues to feed, helps mothers maintain a good milk supply and ensures that your baby will … Read More
Your Vaccine Is Protected
Did you know that the Chatham-Kent Public Health plays an important role in making sure that the vaccines you receive are safe and effective? Public Health Nurses in Chatham-Kent inspect every location that stores publicly funded vaccine. This is called a Cold Chain Inspection. Inspections occur at all doctors’ offices, long term care facilities, retirement homes, pharmacies and hospitals at … Read More
I need a TB Skin Test for school….HELP!
Are you entering post-secondary education and require a Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)? For students in Community Studies, Health Sciences or other programs where the placement site requests pre-placement health clearance will require a 2-step TST. Check your program requirements for specifications. The Mantoux TST is a standard method of determining if a person has been infected with the Mycobacterium … Read More