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February 1, 2022 (Ottawa, ON) – Want to work for one of Ottawa’s best employers? By CHEO - Feb 01, 2022

OTTAWA, Canada – January 26, 2022 – Resuming non-contact physical activity 72 hours after a concussion is safe, and may also reduce symptoms and the risk of delayed recovery, suggests the first and largest real-world, randomized clinical trial on the topic to be conducted with children and youth aged 10 to 18.

Led by researchers at the CHEO Research Institute,  By CHEO - Jan 26, 2022

When looking to start a new career, what do you look for in an employer? Many job seekers look at a potential employer’s culture and reputation.  For people with accessibility requirements, however, there’s one more factor to consider: commitment to accessibility.

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OTTAWA, Canada – January 24, 2022 – A study led by CHEO researcher Dr. Tom Kovesi documenting indoor air quality and housing characteristics in four isolated First Nations communities in northwestern Ontario found frequent rates of respiratory infections in children under three years of age and that high rates of wheezing in this age group was related to poor housing conditions.

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“This pandemic is changing kids’ lives,” says Dr. Marjorie Robb, CHEO Acting Chief of Psychiatry and Division Chief for Community Based Psychiatry.

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We know this is a very challenging time for parents and caregivers with Omicron spreading so rampantly in the community. We understand it can feel stressful to come to the hospital, but rest assured we have many layers of protection in place—including screening at our entrances, wearing masks, good ventilation, fully-vaccinated staff and medical staff, physical distancing, frequent hand-washing and disinfecting of surfaces and more.

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Thank you to the many parents, caregivers and community members in Ottawa and surrounding areas who tuned in to our Kids and Omicron Town Hall on January 6. This is a very difficult time for many families and CHEO is here to support you.

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Update: second doses for 5-11 year olds

We know many of you are keen to get your child their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to help keep them safe—we have good news — your 5-11 year old can now get their second dose at CHEO! If your child received their first does at CHEO already, you can expect to receive a call from our vaccine team in the coming days to discuss your second dose. We are calling families in the order in which you received your vaccination, so rest assured we will be in.

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Kids and Omicron: Town Hall recording
Thank you to everyone who joined our Town Hall on Kids and Omicron on Thursday evening! You can find the recording on YouTube: