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Ampicillin or amoxicillin rash: Caring for your child's rash

An overview of ampicillin or amoxicillin rash including the symptoms, causes and treatment options.

Amoxicillin

Your child needs to take the medicine called amoxicillin. This information sheet explains what amoxicillin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Amoxicillin and clavulanate

Your child needs to take the medicine called amoxicillin + clavulanate. This information sheet explains what amoxicillin + clavulanate does, how to take it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Heat rash (miliaria)

Learn about heat rash and how to prevent and treat it.

Allopurinol

Your child needs to take the medicine called allopurinol. This information sheet explains what allopurinol does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects, or problems, your child may have when they take this medicine.

Mononucleosis

Mononucleosis, or mono, is a type of viral infection. Learn about signs and symptoms and how to take care of your child at home.

Diaper rash

Diaper rash is a common skin irritation that affects babies and toddlers. Learn how to treat it and the best way to prevent it.

Poison ivy

Do you know what poison ivy looks like? Learn how to recognize a poison ivy plant and how to treat the rash if your child is exposed.

Measles

Measles is an infection caused by a highly contagious virus. Learn the symptoms and causes of measles and how it can be prevented.

Pityriasis rosea

Pityriasis rosea is a harmless rash that can appear on the back, chest or abdomen. Find out its causes and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Parvovirus infection (fifth disease, erythema infectiosum)

Learn about the symptoms of Parvovirus B19 infection in children, which is also called fifth disease or erythema infectiosum.

Roseola

Find out how to recognize and treat the signs and symptoms of a roseola infection.

Scarlet fever

Easy-to-understand overview covers signs, causes, treatment and advice on when to seek medical assistance for this serious strep throat infection with a rash.

IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein purpura)

Learn about IgA vasculitis (previously known as Henoch-Schönlein purpura), a condition that can cause inflammation of small blood vessels in the skin, joints, kidneys and bowel.

Bone biopsy: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to properly care for your child at home after a bone biopsy.

Bone ablation: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after a bone ablation.

Angiography through the femoral artery (groin): Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after an angiography through the femoral artery (groin).

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for JIA

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are typically used as first-line treatment of JIA. Learn about the different NSAIDs available and their potential side effects.

Intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after a treatment of intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma.

Dermatology

Information about common skin conditions such as eczema, diaper rash, sunburn, warts, head lice, hair loss, birthmarks and more. Also learn about first aid and everyday care so your child can have healthy hair, skin and nails.

Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA)

Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) is an autoinflammatory disease that causes swelling in the joints. Discover quick facts about sJIA, including its symptoms.

Angiography through the radial artery (wrist): Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after an angiography through the radial artery (wrist).

Types of medications for heart conditions

A variety of different medications are used in treating heart conditions. Read about the different classes of medication that may be used.

Sclerotherapy: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to properly care for your child at home after sclerotherapy.

Caring for your child at home after a blood and marrow transplant

Learn about your child's care at home, after a blood and marrow transplant.