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Tinzaparin

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

Tinzaparin: Injecting at home

A guide on how to give your child tinzaparin injections.

Intramuscular injections: Injecting at home

Learn how to give your child injections into the muscle (intramuscular) at home and tips to make the injections less painful for your child.

Subcutaneous injections: Injecting at home

Step-by-step instructions for parents on giving injections into the fatty layer below the skin (subcutaneous) at home, as well as tips to make injections less painful for your child.

Hemophilia and self-infusion

Teens living with hemophilia can learn tips on how to give self-infusions.

Other devices for insulin injections

Several other devices can be used to make insulin injections easier. Learn what these devices are and whether they are right for your child.

Insulin injections

Giving insulin injections can be stressful. Find out how to safely prepare and inject insulin into your child.

Taking juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) medications

Find out about the different ways that arthritis medications can be taken. Some are taken orally as a liquid or tablet. Others are injected either under the skin (subcutaneously), into a vein (intravenously), or directly into a swollen joint.

Enoxaparin: Injecting at home

A guide on how to give your child enoxaparin injections.

Vancomycin: Preparing a liquid formulation

A guide on how to prepare liquid vancomycin to be given by mouth or through feeding tubes.

Premature babies: Advocating for your child at school

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.

Winter holiday safety

The holiday season is a great time for children, but it can also lead to injuries. Read these simple tips to keep kids safe during the holidays.

The insulin regimen

Patients with type 1 diabetes and some with type 2 must receive insulin manually. Learn what an insulin regimen is and the different routines.

Enoxaparin

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

Tattoos

How old does someone need to be to get a tattoo? Learn about age restrictions and what else to know before getting a tattoo.

Hemophilia, tattoos and piercings

Teens living with hemophilia can learn what to look out for when considering a tattoo or piercings.

Complete blood count (CBC)

Learn what a complete blood count (CBC) can find.

Warfarin

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

Hemodialysis: Using an AV graft or AV fistula for ease of access

Learn about the two main options to create a vein or artery that is easy to use for your child's hemodialysis.

Pain management for common childhood pain and injuries

Discusses pain management for common childhood pain and injuries such as ear infections, colic, and injections.

Botox: Injecting into the bladder

A guide for parents about Botox bladder injections. Learn what they are, what happens during the procedure, and follow-up tests.

School & career planning for children with heart disease

Read about preparing a teenager with congenital heart disease for high school. Guidance counselors and managing work, time and treatment are discussed.

Taking juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) medications

G tubes: MIC PEG tube

A MIC PEG tube is a type of feeding tube. Discover how to care for your child's MIC PEG tube and what to do if it is accidentally pulled out. 

Hemodialysis

Learn how hemodialysis removes waste products from the blood when the kidneys fail.