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Toddler

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.

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.

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.

Sedation: Caring for your child at home

Health A-Z

Sedation is a medicine that helps your child relax, stay calm or sleep. Learn how to take care of your child at home after sedation.

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)

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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.

Topotecan

Drug A-Z

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.

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.

Baclofen (Oral)

Drug A-Z

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

Salmeterol

Drug A-Z

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

Vigabatrin

Drug A-Z

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

Nephrectomy: Caring for your child at home

Health A-Z

Nephrectomy is an operation to remove one of your child's kidneys. Learn how to take care of your child at home after the operation.

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.

Osteoporosis: Telling others about your child's needs

Health A-Z

Find out who you should tell about your child's osteoporosis.

Brachial plexus operation

Health A-Z

A brachial plexus operation is performed to repair damaged nerves. Learn about how to prepare your child for surgery and take care of them at home.

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.

Tonsil surgery or tonsil and adenoid surgery: Caring for your child after the operation

Health A-Z

Tonsils and adenoids may be removed if they become enlarged. Read about surgery to remove tonsils and adenoids and how to help your child recover.

Rifampin

Drug A-Z

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

Lomustine

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

Bleomycin

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

Ketotifen

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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.

Premature babies: Advocating for your child at school

Health A-Z

Your goal is to work with your child's teacher to get the best education for your child. Your child has the right to attend school and if you feel they're not getting a "fair shake," get involved with the administration.

Trimethoprim

Drug A-Z

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

Thiotepa for stem cell transplant

Drug A-Z

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