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It’s time to head back to school. You may have dodged the sniffles over the past few months, but with the first day of school on the horizon, your lucky streak may be ending. Thankfully, there are many ways to keep you and your family healthy. To learn about five ways to fight back-to-school germs, keep reading! The Ontario Government has offered recommendations for COVID-19: health and safety measures at schools. Their site provides tools and support for self-screening, cleaning practices, ventilation, rapid antigen tests, and what to do if someone becomes ill at school. As well as familiarising yourself with this site, other methods can help your family reduce the spread of germs when it’s time to head back to class this fall.

Take your healthcare into your own hands and be proactive for the new year ahead.

Making sure your baby receives proper nutrients is important. While it isn’t always easy to get started, these are some things for you to consider along the way.

Weaning babies off breast milk when the time comes can be challenging and sometimes stressful. While there is never a right way to wean your child from the breast, there are different things to consider during the process.

Care& Family Health is pleased to announce the launch of blood work and blood tests on-site at its clinic in Yorkville. As of today, April 5, 2021, all annual subscribers can book appointments for blood work and tests as requisitioned by Care& Nurse Practitioners through the Care& iOS and Android App, and through the Care& online portal.

Care& Family Health is a patient centered health care service that starts with a simple download of our app. Our revolutionary app opens up the world of healthcare and essentially brings it to your door or device. Don’t waste precious time in the emergency department or medical waiting rooms. Simply download the app and get started. Care& Family Health has made meaningful, virtual medical consultations possible, which in turn promise quick and accurate diagnoses. Studies have shown that approximately 70% of all ailment queries can be solved easily and promptly via telemedicine, ensuring your time is protected and, more importantly, your health concerns are met.

March is National Nutrition Month and we want to bring awareness to the importance of healthy eating. Healthy habits look different for everyone and we encourage you to explore how your unique habits can impact your lifestyle. ⁠Although nutrition can be overwhelming, by starting your journey at home, healthy practices can evolve into healthy habits.

Colds and the flu are both common respiratory infections that can cause similar symptoms, but they are caused by different viruses and can have different severities and complications. It’s important to understand the differences between the two so you can take the appropriate steps to manage your symptoms and reduce the risk of spreading the infection to others.

At Care&, we offer a wide range of prenatal and postnatal care services for low-risk pregnancies up until 28 weeks of gestational age. We work to support our patients throughout pregnancy with monthly, in-person appointments. Read below to learn more about Care& Family Health clinic’s prenatal and postpartum services.

Considering birth control? You’re probably overwhelmed by all the options available. While most types of contraceptives have the same end game, each one offers its own unique benefits. We at Care& Family Health offer this article as a guide to help you discover which type of contraceptive is right for you.