Medical Info
Parent Information - Informative Websites
Nutrition
Including topics such as: Pediatric Nutrition Guidlines, Breastfeeding,
Weaning, Vitamin D, Colic, Ankyloglossia, Formula, Canada’s Food Guide
Health Canada: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php
Canadian Paediatric Society: http://www.cps.ca/
Motherisk: http://www.motherisk.org/women/index.jsp
Caring for Kids: http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/
Injury Prevention
Including topics such as: Car Seat Guidelines, Bike Helmut Guidelines,
Drowning, Falls, Burns, Choking, Poison Control, Safe Sleeping
Environment, Firearm safety/removal
MTO - Car Seat info: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/carseat/choose.shtml
SafeKidsCanada: http://www.safekidscanada.ca/
Canadian Paediatric Society: http://www.cps.ca/
Lifestyle/Environmental
Including topics such as: Fever Advice/Thermometers, Over the Counter/Cold Medications, Footwear, Healthy Active Living, Sun Exposure, Sunscreens, Insect Repellents, Pesticides, Lead Screening
Region of Durham - Health Dept: http://www.durham.ca/health.asp?nr=/departments/health/healthinside.htm
Health Canada: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php
Canadian Paediatric Society: http://www.cps.ca/
Healthy Ontario: http://www.mhp.gov.on.ca/
Caring for Kids: http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/
Immunization Information
Including topics such as: Immunization Schedule, Vaccine Information
Caring for Kids: http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/
Vaccine Safety: http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/immunization/vaccinesafety.htm
Vaccination Table: http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/immunization/vaccinationchild.htm#table1
Pain-Free Injections: http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/Pages/default.aspx
Canadian Coalition for Immunization Awareness & Promotion: http://www.immunize.cpha.ca/en/default.aspx
Public Health Agency of Canada: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/
Reducing Childhood Vaccine Injection Pain: Reduce Vaccine Injection Pain.pdf
Vision/Dental Care
Including topics such as: Recommended checkup schedules
Canadian Paediatric Society: http://www.cps.ca/
The Canadian Dental Association: http://www.cda-adc.ca/
Development/Behaviour/Parenting/Discipline
Including topics such as: Crying, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Swaddling, Early Childhood Development, Toilet Learning
Nippising District Developmental Screen: http://www.ndds.ca/language.php
Best Start: http://www.beststart.org/
Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development: http://www.child-encyclopedia.com/en-ca/home.html
Caring for Kids: http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/
Pregnancy
Including topics such as: Prenatal Classes
Online Public Health Prenatal Classes: http://www.durham.ca/health.asp?nr=/departments/health/family_health/repro/repro.htm&setFooter=/includes/health/healthFooterParent.inc
Preventative Care
Regular screening tests can significantly cut the risks of disease.... Speak to your family doctor about which preventative services are right for you.
Suggested schedules for preventative services:
Mammograms yearly for women over 50
Colorectal Screening by either Fecal Occult Blood Testing every 2 years or by Colonoscopy every 5 years for people over 50.
Pap smears every 1-2 years for sexually active women
Influenza Vaccines yearly for all patients
Visits with diabetics every 3-6 months to prevent complications of diabetes.
Childhood Immunizations completed by 30 months of age. See below for a complete schedule of recommended childhood immunizations.
Childhood Immunization Schedule
| Age | Pediacel | Prevnar | Rotarix | MMR | Menjugate | Varivax | MMRV | Quadracel |
| 2 mths | X | X | X |
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| 4 mths | X | X | X |
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| 6 mths | X | * |
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| 12 mths |
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| >6 yrs | ** |
* For High Risk Infants
** For Children that have had only 1 dose of Varivax previously
Pediacel: Quadracel and Hemophyllis Influenza combined
Quadracel: Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio
MMR: Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Prevnar13: Pneumococcus
Varivax: Chicken Pox
Menjugate: Meningococcus
Rotarix: Rotavirus
MMRV: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
Note: There are additional vaccinations recommended that are NOT covered currently by the OHIP schedule but are covered by some drug plans.
Menactra (for meningitis) is recommended for children >2
Prevnar13 is recommended for children age 2-5 that did not previously receive it
Immunizations Given By Public Health in schools:
Grade 7 - Hepatitis B
Grade 8 - Gardasil (female patients only)
For information regarding individual vaccines, click here
Nipissing Developmental Scales
Click here to access the Nipissing Developmental Scales:
NDDS 1-2mths.pdf
NDDS 4 mths.pdf
NDDS 6 mths.pdf
NDDS 9 mths.pdf
NDDS 12 mths.pdf
NDDS 15 mths.pdf
NDDS 18 mths.pdf
NDDS 2 yrs.pdf
NDDS 3 yrs.pdf
NDDS 4 yrs.pdf
NDDS 5 yrs.pdf
Travel Clinic
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of attending travel clinic?
At this travel clinic, you will learn how to prepare for your trip and how to minimize your risk of illness when you are away. You will receive advice specific to you, taking into consideration your itinerary and medical conditions. Also, you will be advised as to which medications and vaccinations are recommended. We suggest you visit the travel clinic 5-8 weeks prior to departure, although you may come closer to the date of departure, if necessary.
Where is the clinic?
Depending on physician availability, the clinic is either at 26 Church Street in Sunderland or at the medical Associates building in Port Perry at 462 Paxton Street. Please make note of where your appointment is.
Why is there a fee for the visit?
Travel advice is not covered by OHIP. Your fee reimburses the physician and nurse for their time preparing for your visit, and the time spent with you giving education and advice, as well as any injections needed. The cost of travel vaccines themselves (non-routine, non-public health funded vaccines) is not covered. To ensure you receive sound medical advice, the clinic does not receive funding from the pharmaceutical industry.
Despite major advances in drug development in recent decades, essential medicines to treat many diseases that affect the world’s poor are either too expensive, no longer produced, highly toxic, or ineffective. Recognising these issues from its field experience, Médecins Sans Frontières committed its 1999 Nobel Peace Prize funds to develop an alternative model for the research and development of new drugs for neglected diseases: Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi.org). A portion of your visit fee will be donated to this initiative.
What should I do to prepare for the appointment?
Detailed knowledge of your health issues as well as your complete itinerary is necessary to get the most from your visit. Ensure the form is fully completed and returned before your visit. Bringing or faxing additional information, such as your vaccination record or itinerary is encouraged. Visit one of the above websites for more information.
I am very busy and cannot complete the form, what should I do?
To ensure a thorough assessment, your completed form is required before we can book your appointment.
Please review this information and then complete and return the accompanying form. Upon receipt of your completed form, we will contact you to book an appointment. If you have not received a response to your appointment request within 3 business days, please call the office at 705-357-2336 to inquire.
Travel Clinic Referral.pdf (use this form to printout, complete and fax back)
traveladviceformWORD.doc (use this form to complete on screen and email back)
You or your doctor can FAX the form to 705-357-3926 or, email it to travelclinic@portperrymedical.ca.
E-mail Disclaimer: E-mail is not a secure form of communication and it is possible for sensitive information to become compromised. Transmission of sensitive information or with regard to appointments, accounts or other questions should be performed by telephone, fax or regular mail. E-mail communications regarding such matters will not be responded to and will be discarded unread.
We require at least 24 hours notice for an appointment cancellation, otherwise, the full appointment fee will be charged.
We suggest visiting one of these websites to learn more about the health issues at your destination:
World Health Organization: www.who.int/ith/en
Centre for Disease Control: www.cdc.gov
Health Canada: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/travel-voyage/index-eng.php
Foreign Affairs Canada (includes travel advisories, by country): www.voyage.gc.ca
Useful Websites
Healthy Ontario
Travel Information from the Center for Disease Control
Health Canada
Heart and Stroke
Diabetes
Cancer Care Ontario
Healthy Lifestyle Workshops
Sexual Health Clinic
Hypertension
Motherisk
Immunization Fact Sheets
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Durham Region Health Department
Canadian Pediatric Society
Public Health Agency of Canada
Medline Plus
Sexuality and You
Ontario Medical Association
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
Canadian Medical Association
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Auto Insurance Accident Claim Forms
Federal Forms
Family Practice Section
Passport Canada
Lakeridge Health
Township of Scugog
Port Perry BIA
Useful Telephone Numbers
Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000
Ontario Medical Association: 416-599-2580, 1-800-268-7215
Canadian Medical Association: 613-725-2000, 1-800-267-6522
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario: 416-967-2600, 1-800-268-7096
Ontario College of Family Physicians: 416-867-9646
Ontario Hospital Association: 416-205-1300
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Branches:
Provider Services: 613-548-6561
Drug Programs: 416-327-8109
Public Health: 416-327-4300
Disclaimer
The contents herein are for informational purposes only. Always speak to your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
(Please Note: Medical Associates of Port Perry makes no representation concerning the content of these sites, does not provide support for these sites or services, nor does Medical Associates of Port Perry endorse these sites.)
This information is not meant to replace a consultation with a physician.
