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      Influenza (flu): An overview

      Health A-Z

      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.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      Talking to kids about serious illness

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      Learn about how to talk to your child about serious illness and how to answer some of the common questions and concerns they may have.

      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.

      Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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      Learn about the signs and symptoms of COVID-19, who is at greatest risk, how it is diagnosed and how to prevent spread of the virus.

      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.

      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.

      Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

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      RSV is a virus that infects the lungs and airways and causes respiratory illness, especially in children. Learn how you can help your child if they have RSV.

      Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

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      Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that can cause infections ranging from mild to severe. Read about prevention and treatment of MRSA infections.

      Heat-related illness in young athletes

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      Learn how to prevent and treat heat-related illness in children and teens who exercise in hot and humid conditions.

      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.

      Bronchiolitis

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      Bronchiolitis is an infection of the lungs caused by a virus that most children will get by the time they are two. Usually, it is not a serious illness and goes away within seven to 10 days. Cough associated with bronchiolitis can last for a few weeks.

      Heat-related illness: How to prevent

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      Learn how to prevent, recognize and treat dehydration and other heat-related illnesses in children.

      Other questions about juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) medications

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      Hemophilia and cigarette smoking

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      Teens living with hemophilia can learn why smoking is bad news for their health.

      Diabetes and sick day management

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      Being sick can impact your child's blood sugar levels. Find tips on how to manage diabetes on sick days.

      Colds (viral upper respiratory infections)

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      Colds are caused by viral infections in the nose and throat. Learn about the causes, duration, prevention and treatment of viral upper respiratory infections.

      Fever in a returning traveller

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      Find out what to look out for and when to see a doctor if your child has a fever after travelling abroad.

      Pertussis (whooping cough)

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      Read about the symptoms and treatment of whooping cough, a bacterial infection affecting breathing that can be prevented by vaccination.

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