bookmark_border AboutKidsHealth is excited to celebrate SickKids 150th Birthday
Site Languages
  • English
  • Français
  • 中文(简体)
  • 中文(繁體)
  • Português
  • Español
  • اردو
  • தமிழ்
  • العربية
  • ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
AboutKidsHealth Logo and Homepage link
Search
    Health A-Z Search a complete list of child health articles expand_more
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F
    • G
    • H
    • I
    • J
    • K
    • L
    • M
    • N
    • O
    • P
    • Q
    • R
    • S
    • T
    • U
    • V
    • W
    • X
    • Y
    • Z
    • View All
    Drug A-Z Search a list of articles about medications expand_more
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F
    • G
    • H
    • I
    • J
    • K
    • L
    • M
    • N
    • O
    • P
    • Q
    • R
    • S
    • T
    • U
    • V
    • W
    • X
    • Y
    • Z
    • View All
    Learning Hubs Browse a complete list of content groups
    Healthy living & prevention Browse nutrition, safety & everyday child health topics
    How the body works An animated, interactive atlas of child anatomy and physiology expand_more
    • Brain
    • Genetics
    • Heart
    • Kidney
    • Bladder
    • Lungs & breathing
    • Skeleton
    • Sex development
    Ages & Stages Find developmental health information from newborn to teen expand_more
    • Newborn
    • Baby
    • Toddler
    • Preschooler
    • School age child
    • Preteen
    • Teen
    Site Français
    Multilingual Content expand_more
    • 中文(简体)
    • 中文(繁體)
    • Português
    • Español
    • اردو
    • தமிழ்
    • العربية
    • ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
    teens.aboutkidshealth A health website for youth
    kids.aboutkidshealth A health section just for kids
    youtube Videos from AboutKidsHealth
    Skip to main content

    Search Results

     
    We don't have any refiners to show you
    Clear All
    About 2,958 results

      Tracheostomy: What to do in an emergency

      Health A-Z

      Learn how to identify and respond to the signs of respiratory distress if there is a blockage in your child's tracheostomy tube.

      Malaria

      Health A-Z

      Learn about malaria, an infection passed on by mosquitoes.

      Common types of vaccines

      Aboutkidshealth Teens website link Health A-Z

      Vaccines help to protect you against many different diseases. Learn about different vaccines and how to keep track of which vaccines you have had.

      Travel and chemotherapy

      Aboutkidshealth Teens website link Health A-Z

      Some people can still travel and go on vacation while receiving chemotherapy. Find out what you need to know about travel and chemotherapy, including practicial tips and major risks.

      Epilepsy and travel

      Health A-Z

      Find out how to make travel and time away at camp safe and enjoyable for a child with epilepsy.

      Living with asthma

      Health A-Z

      Optimizing your child’s asthma management can help them lead a normal, healthy life. Learn about asthma triggers, exercising with asthma, and asthma management at school.

      Tracheotomy and tracheostomy tube: How they help your child

      Health A-Z

      Learn what to expect when your child has a tracheotomy and is fitted with a tracheostomy tube.

      Chest tube insertion using image guidance

      Health A-Z

      The pleural space can fill up with fluid or air after a serious injury or operation, or as a result of disease. ​Chest tubes are placed into the pleural space to drain the fluid or air.

      Measles

      Health A-Z

      Measles is an infection caused by a highly contagious virus. Learn the symptoms and causes of measles and how it can be prevented.

      Handling your medications

      Aboutkidshealth Teens website link Health A-Z

      Two people on e-scooters. They each have a foot on an e-scooter and the other foot flat on the ground

      E-bicycles, e-scooters and other electronic recreational devices: Safety

      Health A-Z

      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.

      Tracheostomy: How to prepare for safe travel

      Health A-Z

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

      Food allergies and travelling

      Health A-Z

      Learn how to make travel safer for a child with a food allergy.

      Tracheostomy care for children: For family caregivers and homecare providers

      Learning Hub

      This manual provides instruction on caring for your child's tracheostomy tube when your child leaves the hospital.

      Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

      Health A-Z

      Learn what blood clots are, how they form, how they are treated, and complications that can occur because of them.

      Leukemia and financial issues

      Health A-Z

      Learn about services available for patients and families to assist with finances during your child's leukemia treatment.

      Astral 150 non-invasive ventilator

      Health A-Z

      Learn how to use the Astral 150 for non-invasive ventilation.

      Safety & the environment

      Learning Hub

      Information for parents about indoor and outdoor safety, car and travel safety, and poison prevention. Also find first aid resources including information about animal bites, insect bites and sunburns.

      Mastoiditis

      Mastoiditis is an infection caused by bacteria within the bone behind the ear. Learn more about what causes mastoiditis and find out how it is diagnosed and treated.

      Hemophilia and travelling abroad

      Aboutkidshealth Teens website link Health A-Z

      Teens living with hemophilia learn practical tips when they are ready to take a trip abroad.

      Children with immune deficiencies and blood and marrow transplant

      Health A-Z

      Learn about blood and marrow transplants, for a child with an immune deficiency.

      Practical issues of a blood and marrow transplant

      Health A-Z

      Learn where to find financial assistance, during your child's blood and marrow transplant.

      Blood and marrow transplant (BMT) resources and links

      Health A-Z

      Parents can find helpful resources on blood and marrow transplants.

      Typhoid fever

      Health A-Z

      An overview of the causes, symptoms, treatment and ways to prevent your child from getting typhoid fever when traveling to regions where typhoid fever is known to occur. 

      Tuberculosis (TB) disease

      Tuberculosis (TB) is a curable bacterial disease spread from person to person through the air. Learn more about TB in children, including its causes, signs and symptoms and how it is diagnosed and treated.

        Thank you to our sponsors

        AboutKidsHealth is proud to partner with the following sponsors as they support our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of children in Canada and around the world by making accessible health care information available via the internet.

        Our Sponsors

        Donate to SickKids Foundation
        Find and follow us online
        Monthly newsletter sign-up

        *By subscribing to the AboutKidsHealth newsletter, you agree to the Legal terms below.

        AboutKidsHealth Learn More

        • About
        • Contributors
        • Contact
        • Sponsors
        • Donate
        • Legal
        Copyright © 2025 The Hospital for Sick Children. All rights reserved. ♥