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Helmets: How they prevent injury

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Find out how helmets are designed to protect against head injury.

Helmets: How to get your child to wear one

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A step-by-step guide for parents on how to fit a safety helmet and encourage a child to wear one.

Off-road vehicle (ORV) and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety

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Learn about the safety measures you and your family should consider before driving an off-road vehicle (ORV), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).

Two people on e-scooters. They each have a foot on an e-scooter and the other foot flat on the ground

E-bicycles, e-scooters and other electronic recreational devices: Safety

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Battery-operated recreational devices such as e-scooters, e-bicycles and e-skateboards can cause serious injury due to the high speeds at which they travel. Learn more about using these devices safely and when to avoid them.

Cycling safety tips for children and families

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Cycling is a great way to get outdoors and stay active. Learn how you can keep your children and yourself safe while cycling.

How to prevent head injuries in children

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A guide for parents on preventing head injuries at home and outdoors.

Playground safety

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Learn how to make sure your child stays safe at the playground, playing in the backyard or at a splash pad or wading pool.

Consumer product safety

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Every day, parents and caregivers make choices about what products to buy for their children. Learn what to look for to keep your kids safe and to prevent injuries from consumer products.

Health & wellness

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Learn about the importance of routine health care. Also find information about the importance of sleep and physical activity and how much your child should be getting.

Flat head syndrome (positional plagiocephaly and brachycephaly): Treatment with a corrective helmet

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Learn how a corrective helmet is worn and helps correct the shape of your child's skull over time.

Typical, newly diagnosed immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)

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Find out about living with ITP and the treatment options you can discuss with your child's health-care team.

Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD)

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Cleidocranial dysplasia is a genetic disorder that affects the development of bones and teeth. Learn what to expect with a diagnosis of CCD.

Sport-related concussion

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Find out how sport-related concussions can occur and how best to respond to them.

COVID-19: Information for parents of immunocompromised children and children with chronic medical conditions

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Children who are immunocompromised and children with chronic medical conditions may be at higher risk of serious illness with COVID-19.

Assessing younger school-aged children (age five to eight)

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Learn about pain assessment of younger school-age children. By this age, children begin to develop a sense of cause and effect concerning their pain.

Rufinamide

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

Soft tissue injuries

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Soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains are common. Learn how to recognize and treat a soft tissue injury.

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)

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

Social & emotional effects for children with heart disease

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Learn about the social and emotional effects that congenital heart disease might have on a child.

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Perampanel

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

Rehabilitation therapists for children with heart disease

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Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are health care professionals who can help children with heart conditions recover after surgery.

Intellectual development and children with heart disease

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Read about how the development of a child's intellect may be affected by a congenital heart condition.

Behaviour changes in children

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Parents can learn helpful tips on how to manage behaviour changes in children who are ill.

School and children with heart disease

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Learn how congenital heart disease can affect a child’s experience in school.