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April 2008

For many of us, it looks like winter is nearly over and spring is finally on the way. Have fun splashing in puddles and looking for flowers, and welcome to the latest edition of the AboutKidsHealth e-newsletter. For more articles and information, please visit www.aboutkidshealth.ca for the latest on children's health.

Health Tip of the Month:
For full protection against measles, kids need two shots: the first at 12 months, and the second at either 18 months or 4 to 6 years.
Full immunization schedule
Feature1 photo The bone-building team
To keep growing bones strong and healthy, you need three important factors: calcium, vitamin D, and exercise. Find out how much calcium and vitamin D kids need, and where to find these important nutrients.
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Feature2 photo Child-friendly neighbourhoods
Your neighbourhood's streetscape, traffic flow, access to public transit, stores, schools, libraries, and recreation facilities all affect your children's health. How can you recognize a healthy neighbourhood?
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Spotlight
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Genetics
It's hard to believe that something so tiny can have such a big effect. Genes influence our health, looks, and behaviour. They also instruct our bodies how to work properly. Our illustrated, interactive How the Body Works section shows how they do it.
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Research
Research photo
The bully's other victim
While the effect bullying can have on victims should never be diminished, bullying also has negative effects on the bully. Children who bully at age 10 are setting themselves up for a range of problems that can carry through to adulthood.
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Just for Kids
Just For Kids photo
Give your frontal, temporal, and occipital lobes a workout with Dr. Know's Vocabulator!
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How well do you know your food groups? Find out with this game!
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