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      Recreational water illnesses: Prevention and precaution

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      Learn how to prevent the spread of recreational water illnesses while cooling down in pools, fountains and water parks.

      Activity and contact with others after a blood and marrow transplant

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      Learn how your child can minimize infection at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.

      Drug and alcohol precautions after a liver transplant

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      Social and recreational services for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

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      Provides information about the various social and recreational resources that are available for children with disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder.


      Drug and alcohol precautions after a kidney transplant

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      Sickle cell disease: Alcohol, cigarettes and other recreational drugs

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      Learn about the general short- and longer-term effects of alcohol, cigarettes and recreational drugs and find out how these substances impact people with sickle cell disease.

      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.

      What to avoid before scoliosis surgery

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      There are certain preparatory steps that must be followed prior to having surgery. Learn about some things to avoid leading up to an operation for scoliosis.

      Sickle cell disease: Alcohol, cigarettes and other recreational drugs

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      Learn about the general short- and longer-term effects of alcohol, cigarettes and recreational drugs and find out how these substances impact people with sickle cell disease.

      Tracheostomy: How to prepare for safe travel

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      Learn what to pack in your child's medical travel bag when you and your child leave the home.

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      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.

      Information about cannabis for recreational use

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      ​Learn about cannabis (also known as marijuana, weed or pot) and find out about the short- and long-term effects of using it recreationally.

      Skin reactions and radiation

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      Skin reactions are a common side effect of radiation therapy. Learn tips to help you manage skin reactions and what you should avoid.

      Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease

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      Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease are both illnesses that are caused by the Coxsackie virus. Herpangina causes ulcers at the back of the mouth. Hand, foot and mouth disease causes blisters on any combination of the hands, feet and the mouth.

      Muscle cramps

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      Information about signs, symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of muscle cramps.

      Cold Weather Season Learning Hub

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      Visit the Cold Weather Season Learning Hub to learn how to stay healthy and enjoy outdoor activities safely during cold weather.

      Heat-related illness in young athletes

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      Learn how to prevent and treat heat-related illness in children and teens who exercise in hot and humid conditions.

      Hand hygiene

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      The best way to prevent transmission of disease is good hand hygiene. Learn about proper hand hygiene and how to teach it to children.

      Common cold weather infections

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      ​When the cold weather arrives, learn how to keep the whole family safe from seasonal illnesses during the winter season.

      Adjusting to illness and activity

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      Sometimes events occur that can disrupt your child's diabetes routine and impact their blood sugar levels. Find out what can impact them and what you can do.

      G/GJ tubes: Hypertonic salt water soaks

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      Learn about hypertonic salt water soaks, when they can be used and how to make your own.

      Tracheostomy: How to suction your child's tracheostomy tube

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      Learn step-by-step instructions for tip, tube and deep suctioning of your child's tracheostomy tube.

      Food poisoning: Protecting your family

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      Food poisoning occurs when bacteria, parasites and viruses grow on food. Prevent food poisoning with these tips on handling and storing food properly.

      Physical activity and mental health: Types of physical activity

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      Take this quiz to find out what type of exercise or activity is right for you based on your exercise preferences.

      Screen time for teens: Overview

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      Find out what screen time is, how much time you should be spending online and how too much screen time can impact your mental health.

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