COVID-19

“Be kind, be calm and be safe.”

- Dr Bonnie Henry

COVID-19 Vaccination for Children and Adolescents

It has been challenging to keep up to date with reliable medical information regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Please see the linked BC CDC Information .

Talking to children about COVID-19

Dr Elizabeth Stanford, head of psychology at BC Children’s Hospital, shares practical tips and even some script about how to alleviate stress and talk to your child / youth about the changes their world related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes links to other resources too!

Let’s talk about the Coronavirus

Dr Amy Mabie, a doctor in Surrey, wrote a book (and reads it aloud in the linked video) about the coronavirus for her 5 year old daughter. She has shared it to help parents through the conversation that they have been having with their children.

Information for Parents of Children on Immune-Suppressive Therapy

BCCH and the BC CDC have come together to create a parent/child focussed resource. Check here for medications/therapies are considered to be immunosuppressants and what to do in the context of COVID-19.

Handwashing Video with Rhyme

Get bubbly and make sure to get all parts of your hands!

COVID- 19 Top Links for Reliable information sources

BC Centre for Disease Control - Coronavirus

Public Health Agency of Canada - Coronavirus


Assessment Forms

The pediatrician may have requested you and/or a teacher complete forms prior to your first visit, and again in follow up appointments. Please ensure you download the correct form, and we appreciate you returning it to us either by email, fax or drop off before the day of your assessment or follow up appointment.

The Canadian Pediatric’s Society Guide to finding, interpreting and weighing health information found online.

Autism

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a term used to describe and encompass multiple diagnoses, including inattentive and hyperactive subtypes. Pediatricians are one of the types of physicians who regularly provide help to families with pursuit of a diagnosis and exploration of treatment options. ADHD is treated with behavioural skills training and sometimes requires the use of medication. Even without a diagnosis, you may wish to explore the following educational and treatment resources:

Center for ADHD Awareness, Canada

Canadian ADHD Online Resources

Kelty Mental Health- ADHD

BC Children’s Hospital ADHD Handbook

BC Children’s Hospital+ Kelty’s Resource Links- ADHD

Rolling with ADHD

- a FREE online course created by two PhD psychologists who are also parents to children with ADHD

Constipation

Constipation
Caring for children over 6 months of age

Constipation in Kids
by Jocelyn Howard with the advice and approval of Dr. John Howard.

Information for mothers who have been advised to exclude dairy and soy from their diet while breastfeeding to treat cow’s milk protein allergy in infants.

Disability Tax Credit

Pediatricians are among a number of healthcare providers who are able to complete a disability tax credit application. Medical and mental health sub-specialists, family physicians as well as some physiotherapists and occupational therapists also provide this service. It is not a service covered by MSP and therefore, a fee is charged for the professional time it takes to review your child’s chart and complete the application.

Strathcona Pediatrics charges $150/ application or edits.

Even when recommended by a CYSN Worker, accountant, your child may not qualify for the DTC. Please review the application in detail and determine whether your child meets criteria BEFORE asking your doctor to complete the form. It is extremely helpful for you to provide examples of impairments and report the severity and impact of the illness for the doctor to complete the form.

Information on Eligibility - complete this ‘self’ questionnaire to see if you are eligible (answer to questions thinking about your child answering them

Further infomation from the Government of Canada highly recommended for review:

Link to DTC information

2021 Disability-related Tax information Guide

Completion of application of the application does not guarantee approval by the Federal Government.

Discipline and Parenting

Down Syndrome

(Trisomy 21)

Headaches

My Headache Diary

Keep track of your headaches/ migraines so that the doctors can help figure things out!

Medications

Fever and Pain Medications

When you don’t have access to children’s liquid preparations, and need that dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin) there are some options to provide a dose of medications to a child using an adult tablet.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing

Ibuprofen (Advil/ Motrin) Dosing

New Prescription?

If you’re interested in finding out more information about your child’s prescription medication, it’s important to use reliable resources! We strongly encourage looking at the below websites for prescription medication information, as well as talking to your pediatrician and/or pharmacist. Use the forms below to tra

Kelty Mental Health-Mental Health Medication Information

Medication Monitoring Forms and Information

 

Type 1 Diabetes

Vaccines

Website links

Find a Family Physician

Whether you refer to them as a GP, Family Doctor or Family Physician these critical primary care providers are essential to ensuring ongoing and timely care of all patients. Even with a pediatrician, your child requires a family doctor to take care of their primary care needs.

You can look at the list of Family Physicians in the BC College Directory to find who may be accepting new patients in your area. You can also specify preferred gender and language of practice.

Find A Physician BC

The Okanagan is currently in a primary care crisis. There are as many as 15,000 people without a family doctor or nurse practitioner in the Central Okanagan alone. The only way to be connected to a primary care provider is now through the below application. If your family physician recently retired or left office practice, please complete and submit the form below.

Central Okanagan Divisions of Family Practice- Find a Family Doctor Application