School days and sneezin’ season (Look for the complete article in the fall issue of JGH News.) Though it’s sad to bid farewell to summer, autumn can be a wonderful time, with long walks in the crisp air and coloured leaves crunching under foot. This is also back-to-school season, when we pack kids’ lunches, deal with colds and flu, cope with allergies to weed pollen and the mold in fallen leaves, get by on less sunlight, and find new ways to keep active.

To get the most out of autumn, the JGH Patient and Family Resource Centre has compiled a list of reliable websites:

	Canadian Mental Health Association Seasonal Affective Disorder
	Eat Right Ontario  Keeping fit in the autumn months
	Family Doctor How to tell the difference between a cold and a flu
	Health Canada • Overview of back-to-school health • School lunch allergy awareness
	KidsHealth What to do about children who dislike school
	Montreal Children’s Hospital Gastroenteritis

Make an appointment with a librarian for help in finding reliable, up-to-date information on even hard-to-research subjects.

Disclaimer: This information should not be considered as medical advice. It is not to be used in place of a visit with a doctor, nurse or other healthcare professional. If you have questions about your individual medical situation, please consult with your healthcare professional.

Updated September 7 2010