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Naloxone: Save a Life (fact sheet) What is naloxone? Naloxone (pronounced na-LOX-own) is a fast-acting medication used to temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, also called an opioid poisoning. Naloxone can begin to take effect within 2 minutes. If a response to…

Opioids: What Are They? (fact sheet) What are opioids? Opioids—like fentanyl, morphine, oxycodone and hydromorphone—are medications that can help relieve pain. What is the difference between legal and illegal opioids? Legal opioids are prescribed by a health care professional,…

It takes strength to ask for help with addiction (video) With described video Transcript Video Gallery Transcript - It takes strength to ask for help with addiction In the mudroom of a house, a man with a gray goatee furrows his brow. “It takes strength to pull on those boots…

Cryotherapy Learn about the risks of cryotherapy and what Canada is doing to protect your health and safety. On this page What is cryotherapy? What are the risks? How can you minimize your risk? What is Canada's role in regulating medical devices? What are the shared…

Acetaminophen and children Find out how children can safely be given acetaminophen. On this page Usage Safety Proper dosage Health risks For more information Usage Acetaminophen is found in many medications for children and is used to treat: flu pain fever sinus allergies Safety…

Children and medication On medications for children, including acetaminophen, what to avoid and questions to ask your doctor. Services and information Safe use of medication for children Proper use, risks and side effects of prescription medication. Concerns about children's…

Hospital bed safety Learn about the risks of bedrails in hospitals, nursing homes and home healthcare. Find out how you can prevent bed entrapment by following useful safety tips. On this page Bed entrapment The 7 potential entrapment zones Facts about bed entrapment in Canada…

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are electronic devices used to restart a person's heart if it has stopped beating. AEDs can help save lives. This document talks about AEDs used in public areas. On this page Cardiac arrest and…

Ask your doctor about your child's medication Don't be afraid to ask! Almost every child is at some point prescribed medication by a doctor. As a parent, you're entitled to ask questions and be informed about proper handling, dispensing and storage of medications for your kids.…

Safe use of medication for children Know what to watch for Prescribed medications, as with any other health product, can have a variety of known and unknown side effects, especially as it pertains to individual sensitivities and reactions to health products. Know what to expect…