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      Crying: What you can do

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      Learn about managing your baby's crying. Keeping calm and comforting your baby will often help soothe them.

      Brain disorders and mental health: Overview

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      ​Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.

      Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for JIA

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      Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are typically used as first-line treatment of JIA. Learn about the different NSAIDs available and their potential side effects.

      Acute pain: How to treat and manage in young children

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      Find out how you can use the 3P approach to support your child in acute pain.

      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.

      Acute pain: How to treat and manage in older children

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      ​Find out how you can use the 3Ps of pain management to support your older child (age six to 12).

      Growing independence for children with heart disease

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

      Body piercing

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      Learn about the age restrictions for piercings, how to identify a trusted piercing studio, and about important things to think about before getting a body piercing.

      Tattoos

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

      Anxiety: Treatment with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes

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      Learn how psychotherapy and lifestyle changes can help your child cope with anxiety.

      Cytarabine

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

      Pulled elbow

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      This overview of pulled elbow, or subluxation of the radial head, covers signs, causes, treatment and how to help your child.

      Primaquine

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

      Self-image and changes to appearance from leukemia

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      Learn how to help your child accept changes in appearance caused by leukemia treatment.

      Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis: Treatment

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      Juvenile Enthesitis Related Arthritis is treated with medicines that reduce inflammation of the joints. Learn about the specific drugs used to treat ERA.

      Ganciclovir (Intravenous)

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      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.

      Fluorouracil for Injection

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

      Allopurinol

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

      Monitoring blood sugar levels for a child with type 1 diabetes

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      Checking blood sugar levels is the best way to tell how well your child is balancing their insulin, sugar from food, and exercise. Learn how to monitor this.

      Acyclovir

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

      Clindamycin

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      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.

      How to help your child set healthy screen time limits

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      Discover how you can help your child set healthy screen time limits and stay safe online.

      Dexamethasone

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      Your child needs to take dexamethasone. This information sheet explains what this medicine does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when he or she takes this medicine for a short time.

      What is general anesthesia?

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      This article will provide information to help prepare your child for their surgery, test or treatment under general anesthesia.

      Asparaginase

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

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