Did you know that Canada’s Food Guide is available in 10 languages?
Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide has been translated into 10 different languages in addition to English and French!
Introducing Food Allergy Canada!
Anaphylaxis Canada has changed their name to Food Allergy Canada. Along with their new name, they have a
new website, information and resources.
Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps
The Occupational Health and Safety Awareness and Training regulation requires training for every worker and supervisor in Ontario. This
online module explains your rights and responsibilities on the job. You can also learn more about the regulation, training requirements, and free training resources
here...
Preschoolers’ playtime needs to be more active
Children aged three to five in Canada and the U.S. aren't moving enough for their healthy development, but a scientist in Ottawa is working with daycares to foster more hops, skips and jumps.
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Food Safety
Food safety is important for everyone and we can all take simple steps to protect ourselves and the children we care for. You can find Government of Canada resources that are full of information and tips to help you handle, prepare and store food safely
here.
Free Educational Posters for Anaphylaxis Awareness
Allergic Living is proud to assist in your food allergy awareness and education efforts with the following 3 free 8.5 x 11-inch posters.
Eat well to learn, play and grow!
A series of downloadable colourful posters promoting healthy eating in schools, early learning and child care centres and recreation facilities. Aussi disponible en français. A limited quantity of additional copies are available to order ONLY by schools, child care centres and recreation facilities in MANITOBA.
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Measles and Vaccination: Information to share with parents
With the recent measles outbreak, it’s a good opportunity to review policies and procedures to ensure that you are meeting requirements and following public health expectations. Some things to consider:
• Do you continue to provide information to parents about immunization?
• Do you understand public health expectations for documenting children’s immunization and developing an exclusion plan?
Canada Public Health has information on the
measles and a
parent's guide to immunization. HealthLinkBC also has
multilingual information about vaccination that you can share with parents.
Contact your
local public health office for more information.
Health and Safety Awareness Training for Ontario Workers and Supervisors
A new regulation will require health and safety awareness training for every worker and supervisor under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). The regulation comes into force July 1, 2014.
Learn more about the regulation, training requirements, and the free suite of training resources.
Free Webinar: Managing Allergies this School Season
It’s important for children with Anaphylaxis, and those who care for them, to be aware of how to safely manage allergies. Food Allergy Canada has developed the following resources to help families, teachers and caregivers with back-to-school preparations:
