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Kawasaki disease

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.

Blood transfusion: Plasma protein products

Find information about plasma protein products made from donated blood. Learn about the different products and their uses.

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)

Learn about multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a rare syndrome linked to a SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Heart conditions: Overview

Learn about different types and possible signs and symptoms of heart conditions in children.

ASA (acetylsalicylic acid)

Your child needs to take the medicine called ASA (acetylsalicylic acid). This information sheet explains what ASA 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.

Cervical lymphadenitis

Learn about cervical lymphadenitis, an infection of one or more lymph nodes in the neck.

Types of heart conditions

Learn about the types of heart conditions that arise in children. Congenital heart defects and heart rhythm problems are among the conditions discussed.

Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS)

Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) occurs when the immune system is overactivated and causes inflammation. Learn about the signs, causes and treatment of MAS.

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.

Types of sickle cell disease

There are three main types of sickle cell disease. Learn how each type is inherited (passed down in families) and how it affects hemoglobin.

Celiac disease and the gluten-free diet

Complete this module to learn all about cross-contamination and how to read ingredient labels to help you follow the gluten-free diet.

Celiac disease: eLearning modules

Celiac disease is a lifelong condition. These eLearning modules will help you learn about the symptoms of celiac disease, how celiac disease is diagnosed, how it is treated and how gluten affects people with celiac disease. Also learn about special considerations for people who have both celiac disease and type 1 diabetes.

Early childhood educators' and daycare staff's guide to celiac disease

Learn about celiac disease and the strict gluten-free diet to create a safe environment for children with celiac disease at your childcare centre.

A camp's guide for supporting campers with celiac disease

Learn about celiac disease and the strict gluten-free diet and how you can create an inclusive and safe environment for campers with celiac disease.

Stem cell transplants for sickle cell disease

Your child's health-care team may offer stem cell transplants to treat your child's sickle cell disease. Learn about the treatment, including its benefits and risks.

Addison's disease and diabetes

Addison's disease is a rare autoimmune disease. Learn about the signs and treatment and why it occurs more often in people with type 1 diabetes.

Chronic lung disease of prematurity

Learn about the common causes of chronic lung disease in premature babies and the ways to diagnose and treat it.

Thyroid disease and diabetes

About 20 to 25% of people with type 1 diabetes will develop thyroid problems. Learn about the causes and symptoms of thyroid disease.

What is sickle cell disease?

Learn what sickle cell disease is, how someone might get sickle cell disease and how common it is.

Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for JIA

Types of sickle cell disease

There are three main types of sickle cell disease. Learn how each type is inherited (passed down in families) and how it affects hemoglobin.

Diagnosis of congenital heart disease

Learn about congenital heart disease in children. Congenital heart disease happens when parts of the heart do not form properly.

Navigating holidays with celiac disease

Learn how planning ahead, managing expectations and staying positive can help you to enjoy the holidays while following a strict gluten-free diet for your child with celiac disease.

Sickle cell disease: Useful research terms and resources

You may be asked to join a clinical research trial or other types of research to help research teams study new treatments and better understand the impact of sickle cell disease on families. Learn about types of research and where to find more information about sickle cell disease research.