Isolation precautions such as contact precautions may need to be used to stop the spread of infection. These are additional precautions that need to be taken to help prevent the spread of infections caused by germs spread by direct or indirect contact.
Learn about the prevention and treatment of infective endocarditis, a serious infection of the heart.
Isolation precautions such as droplet/contact precautions may need to be used to stop the spread of infection. These are additional precautions that need to be taken to help prevent the spread of infections caused by droplet and contact routes of spread of germs.
Isolation precautions such as airborne precautions may need to be used to stop the spread of infection. These are additional precautions that need to be taken to help prevent the spread of infections caused by airborne routes of spread of germs.
Learn why good nutrition during leukemia is so important and how to manage nutritional side-effects of chemotherapy.
Infection control is important in limiting the spread of germs between people with cystic fibrosis.
When it is time to go home following your scoliosis surgery you may feel nervous or afraid. Learn about some coping techniques that may help you.
Learn about blood and marrow transplants, for a child with an immune deficiency.
The best way to prevent transmission of disease is good hand hygiene. Learn about proper hand hygiene and how to teach it to children.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cefaclor for an infection. This information sheet explains what cefaclor does, how to take it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
This page explains the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency (PID), a genetic condition that weakens the immune system.
Your child needs to take the medicine called ganciclovir. This information sheet explains what ganciclovir does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about the types of heart conditions that arise in children. Congenital heart defects and heart rhythm problems are among the conditions discussed.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cefixime for an infection. This information sheet explains what cefixime does, how to take it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Coping with a life-threatening illness, such as cancer, can be stressful and scary. Read about why it's ok to be afraid and also why it's ok to think about dying.
Learn what you can do to help your child cope with leukemia treatment, procedures, and side effects.
Swollen lymph nodes occur when the body is fighting an infection. Learn how to identify swollen lymph nodes and care for your child.
Discover the role of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi that live in the GI tract or gut. The world of microorganisms in the GI tract is called the gut microbiome.
Your child needs to take the medicine called clindamycin. This information sheet explains what clindamycin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Helpful tips on sharing responsibility when caring for a sick child.
Your child needs to take the medicine called levofloxacin. This information sheet explains what levofloxacin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn what is involved while preparing for your child's autologous transplant.
Find out how to safely hold and support your baby or child with osteoporosis.
Your child needs to take the medicine called pediazole for an infection. This information sheet explains what pediazole 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 med
Your child needs to take the medicine called cloxacillin for an infection. This information sheet explains what cloxacillin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
