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      Common types of vaccines

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      Vaccines help to protect you against many different diseases. Learn about different vaccines and how to keep track of which vaccines you have had.

      Vaccines: Concerns about immunizing your child

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      Learn about the safety of vaccines, their side effects, how they are given and what they protect your child against.

      Other questions about juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) medications

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      Influenza (flu): An overview

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      This year, it is more important than ever to get a flu shot. Learn about the flu shot and COVID-19, symptoms of flu and flu prevention.

      COVID-19 vaccines general information

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      Learn which COVID-19 vaccines are available in Canada, and find information on vaccine development, and safety and effectiveness in children.

      Other questions about juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) medications

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      Learn the answers to some common questions about JIA medications including which vaccinations are safe to take, and the role of complementary and alternative medicines, and how they can affect your child.

      Immunizations for children and teens with suppressed immune systems

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      Treatment to suppress the immune system affects how your child’s body responds to routine immunizations. This guide discusses how to keep your child healthy while taking immune-suppressing treatment.

      Immunization schedule for children

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      Read about types of immunizations that are recommended during a child's first year of life and onward.

      Child having their knee and lower leg examined by a health-care provider

      Benign acute childhood myositis (viral myositis)

      Learn about benign acute childhood myositis, a condition that causes muscle pain in children with viral infections.

      Oseltamivir

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

      Primary immune deficiency (PID)

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      This page explains the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency (PID), a genetic condition that weakens the immune system.

      Vaccine issues after an organ transplant

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      SickKids' Therapeutic Clowns: Flu Fighters

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      Join SickKids' therapeutic clown, Fern, as she learns about being a flu fighter with child life specialist, Rachael.
      Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

      Medication interactions and cancer treatment

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      Some medications can interact with each other. Learn about taking other medications while on chemotherapy and what you need to know about drug and alcohol use.

      Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu)

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      Stomach flu is an infection that causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Learn the symptoms and treatment of stomach flu.

      Viral respiratory infection

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      Viral respiratory infection is a general term for lung and airway infections. Read about different viruses that can cause viral respiratory infections and treatment options.

      Other considerations during therapy for leukemia

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      Learn how to safeguard children with leukemia against infection and other precautions they should be taking during treatment.

      Mastoiditis

      Mastoiditis is an infection caused by bacteria within the bone behind the ear. Learn more about what causes mastoiditis and find out how it is diagnosed and treated.

      Safe use of antibiotics

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      Learn how to use antibiotics appropriately to prevent antibiotic resistance, which can cause antibiotics to be less effective in the future.

      Kawasaki disease

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      Kawasaki disease is a condition that causes swelling of the blood vessels and can affect the heart. Learn more about Kawasaki disease including its cause, diagnosis and treatment.

      Meningitis

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      Meningitis is an infection of the fluid and protective layers of tissue around the brain and spinal column. Read about the causes of meningitis as well as prevention and treatment.

      Invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS)

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      Invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS) is a serious infection that occurs when bacteria called group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GAS) spread to different organs in the body.

      Immunizations and prevention

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      Immunizations help to protect your child against many different diseases. Learn about the different immunizations and the conditions they help to prevent.

      Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

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      Topotecan

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

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