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      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.

      Rheumatic fever

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      Rheumatic fever can develop when strep throat is not treated fully with antibiotics. Find out about what symptoms children with rheumatic fever experience and how it is treated.

      Fever in babies and children

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      A fever can be a sign that the body is fighting an infection. Learn how to properly care for your baby, toddler or child with a fever.

      Typhoid fever

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      An overview of the causes, symptoms, treatment and ways to prevent your child from catching typhoid fever. This bacterial infection common in countries with poor sanitation and hygiene.

      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.

      How to give acetaminophen and ibuprofen

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      Learn how acetaminophen and ibuprofen can be used to help make your child more comfortable and bring down their fever.

      Scarlet fever

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      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.

      Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL): chemotherapy phases

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      Learn what happens during each of the five phases of chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

      Fever and neutropenia during cancer treatment

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      An overview on fever and a side effect of chemotherapy, called neutropenia. Learn how this side effect will be managed.

      Periodic fever adenitis pharyngitis aphthous ulcer (PFAPA) syndrome

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      Information about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of periodic fever adenitis pharyngitis aphthous ulcer (PFAPA) syndrome.

      Strep throat

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      Strep throat is a throat infection caused by a type of bacteria called streptococci. Learn how you can take care of your child.


      Roseola

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      Find out how to recognize and treat the signs and symptoms of a roseola infection.

      Chemotherapy phases for acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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      Learn what happens during chemotherapy phases for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

      Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF)

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      Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) involves recurrent episodes of fever accompanied by symptoms of abdominal pain, chest pain, joint pain and/or skin rashes. Learn about causes, tests and treatments for FMF.

      Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA)

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      Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) is an autoinflammatory disease that causes swelling in the joints. Discover quick facts about sJIA, including its symptoms.

      Acute pain: Effective parenting for teens

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      Find out how you can use effective parenting to support the 3Ps of pain management for your teen with acute pain.

      Febrile seizures (seizures occurring with fever)

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      Read about the symptoms, prevention, first aid treatment and proper care for a child experiencing febrile seizures.

      Ibuprofen for fever or pain

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      Discover what ibuprofen does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Acute pain: How to assess in teens

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      ​Find out how to recognize the signs of acute pain at home and how your teen's pain is assessed in medical settings.

      Acute pain: How to assess in older children

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      Discover how to assess acute pain in an older child (age six to 12) at home and in medical settings.

      Mumps

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      Learn about signs and symptoms of mumps and how to manage it in your child.

      Temperature taking

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      Learn how to correctly take your child's temperature when they have a fever, depending on their age, and which methods to avoid.

      Sinus infections

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      An overview of this condition marked by an inflammation of the lining of the sinuses, along with tips on how to help your child recover.

      Mononucleosis

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      Mononucleosis, or mono, is a type of viral infection. Learn about signs and symptoms and how to take care of your child at home.

      Post-operative and post-anesthetic care: Caring for your child at home

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      Learn how to take care of your child at home after the procedure.

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