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      Toddler

      Learning Hub

      The toddler years bring new opportunities to support your child and understand the value of patience! Learn about toilet training, managing appetite slumps, handling common health issues and disciplining your child.

      Mercaptopurine

      Drug A-Z

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

      Cefaclor

      Drug A-Z

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

      ADHD: Communicating with your child's school

      Health A-Z

      Find out how to work with your child's school to support your child with ADHD.

      Rituximab

      Drug A-Z

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

      Pyeloplasty: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

      Health A-Z

      Find out how to take care of your child following a pyeloplasty operation. Dressing changes, activity level, medications and diet are discussed.

      Video urodynamic study (VUDS)

      Health A-Z

      A video urodynamics study (VUDS) is a test done by your child’s doctor that provides information about how well your child’s bladder is working.

      Ureteral reimplant: Caring for your child at home

      Health A-Z

      A ureteral reimplant is an operation that stops urine, or pee, from going back into the kidneys from the bladder. Learn how to care for your child at home after the procedure.

      Allopurinol

      Drug A-Z

      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.

      Teniposide

      Drug A-Z

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

      Dexamethasone

      Drug A-Z

      Your child needs to take dexamethasone. This information sheet explains what this medicine does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when he or she takes this medicine for a short time.

      Dapsone

      Drug A-Z

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

      Baclofen (Intrathecal)

      Drug A-Z

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

      What is general anesthesia?

      Health A-Z

      This article will provide information to help prepare your child for their surgery, test or treatment under general anesthesia.

      Letters for your child's school

      Health A-Z

      When you have a child with a complex health condition it is a good idea to write a letter to your child's school to give them the information they need.

      Ketotifen

      Drug A-Z

      Your child needs to take the medicine called ketotifen. This information sheet explains what ketotifen 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.

      Budesonide for inhalation

      Drug A-Z

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

      How to prepare as a caregiver for your child’s surgery

      Health A-Z

      Parents/caregivers may experience a lot of emotions when they learn their child needs surgery. Learn strategies to help you prepare yourself before the surgery so that you can better support your child.

      Nitrofurantoin

      Drug A-Z

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

      Cyclophosphamide

      Drug A-Z

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

      Esophageal dilatation: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

      Health A-Z

      Learn how to care for your child at home after an esophageal dilatation.

      Behavioural disorders: How to help your child at home

      Health A-Z

      Learn how to manage your child's difficult behaviour.

      Penicillin V

      Drug A-Z

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

      Potassium

      Drug A-Z

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

      Interleukin-3

      Drug A-Z

      Your child needs to have the medicine called interleukin-3 as part of their cancer treatment. This information sheet explains what interleukin-3 does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they get this med

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