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Immunization "catch-up" for children who have not been fully immunized

An overview of immunization for children who have not been fully immunized according to the standard schedule.

Navigating summer camps with celiac disease

Attending summer camp with celiac disease may be an exciting but nerve-racking experience for your child. Learn how you can help your child stick to the strict gluten-free diet while they are at camp.

Behavioural and learning issues

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Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.

Epilepsy and college or university

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Education is an important part of any child's life. Read about options for a child attending college or university while coping with epilepsy.

Somatization: How to help your child at home

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Discover how you can support your child to manage their somatic symptoms.

Transitioning to adult health care

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Read about when you will need to transition to adult care, why this is necessary, and advice from other teens who have made the transition.

Amblyopia

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Learn how a health-care provider can treat your child's amblyopia.

Living with a chronic condition: Overview

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Find out how a chronic condition affects your child's mental health and how to help them adjust to a recent diagnosis.

Follow-up visits after brain tumour treatment

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Learn what happens at follow-up clinic visits after brain tumour treatment for your child has ended.

Transitioning to adult care for teenagers with heart conditions

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Learn about the transition to adult health care for teenagers with heart conditions.

Eye patching for amblyopia

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Learn how an eye patch can force the weaker eye to work harder so the vision in the eye improves.

Anxiety: Overview

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Learn about the causes of anxiety, how to tell if your child has an anxiety disorder and how best to respond.

Sydenham's chorea

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Chorea is chaotic, random, repetitive, purposeless movements that usually involve multiple body parts. Sydenham's chorea (SC) is the most common form of acquired chorea in children.

Diabetes and vacations

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This March break, find out what you need to know about managing diabetes while on vacation or while your child is away at camp.

Pain treatment

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Learn about techniques for pain management and the treatment of pain.

Growing independence for children with heart disease

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Learn about encouraging self-care in children with congenital heart disease.

Late effects of cancer treatment

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Late effects of cancer treatment may occur months or years after treatment has finished. Learn about the types of late effects, how to minimize your risk and where to find more information.

About Us

AboutKidsHealth is excited to celebrate SickKids 150th Birthday. From humble beginnings to becoming a global leader in paediatric health care, we have achieved so much together. We are thrilled to celebrate SickKids' rich legacy of care, research and learning. Learn more about our history.

Homesickness

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Homesickness is something that many children feel when they leave home for a period of time. Learn more about how to help your child cope with homesickness and how to prepare for a trip or overnight stay in a new environment.

Anxiety: Types of disorders

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Learn about the six main types of anxiety disorders and how long the associated signs and symptoms must exist before a diagnosis can be made.

Finding a primary health-care provider

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Read about tips and tricks for finding a primary health-care provider on your own.

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.

Foot and ankle: Treatment of idiopathic clubfoot

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Clubfoot is a condition that affects the lower leg, ankle and foot. Learn about the main treatments available for clubfoot, including casting, minor surgery and bracing, as well as how to care for your child as they go through treatment.

Celiac disease and your health-care team

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Learn the important roles your celiac disease health-care team plays in helping you manage your health.

Intestinal failure: Transitions during adolescence

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Find information to help support your teen (12 to 18 years of age) with intestinal failure transition through developmental ages and stages.