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Trauma

The way someone reacts to and copes with a traumatic event varies from person to person. Learn about what causes trauma and when to see a health-care provider.

Skin reactions and radiation

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Skin reactions are a common side effect of radiation therapy. Learn tips to help you manage skin reactions and what you should avoid.

Epinephrine for severe allergic reactions

Drug A-Z

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

Coping with emotions when your child has cancer

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Learn strategies to help you cope with your emotions while taking care of your child with cancer.

Cow's milk allergy (CMA) (also known as cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA))

Learn about the different types of allergic reactions that infants and children may experience to proteins found in cow's milk.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): Overview

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Find out the main factors contributing to OCD, its key features, and what you can do to help your child.

Returning to school after scoliosis surgery

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School mates may not understand your scoliosis surgery, and may overreact. Learn tips for communicating with them, as well as preparing for school absences.

Coping with your family and others

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When a child goes through scoliosis surgery, the whole family is affected in many ways. Suggestions for coping with family during this stressful time.

Communicating with your friends about your scoliosis surgery

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Learn some tips for communicating your needs and coping with your friends' reactions to you having scoliosis surgery.

Assessing babies (from newborns to one year)

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Read about pain assessment in babies (from newborns to one year olds). Both behavioral reactions and physical reactions to pain are assessed.

Dystonia

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Learn about dystonia, a brain disorder that causes muscle stiffness and abnormal postures.

The impact of cancer on extended family

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Members of your extended family, such as aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents are also affected by your teen’s cancer. They are likely experiencing similar feelings to yours. Access to accurate information and frequent updates can help your extended family cope.

Lanreotide injection for hyperinsulinism

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

Allergies

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Read about what allergies are, types of allergens, the signs and symptoms of allergies and how to respond to an allergic reaction.

Insect bites

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Discover how to recognize, treat and prevent insect bites, bee and wasp stings, and when to seek medical attention.

Poison ivy

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Do you know what poison ivy looks like? Learn how to recognize a poison ivy plant and how to treat the rash if your child is exposed.

Psychological effects of disaster on children

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An easy-to-understand overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of children who have experienced a natural or man-made disaster.

Grief and bereavement

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Losing a child is one of the most difficult losses a person can go through. This page describes common reactions to grief and available supports. 

Ampicillin or amoxicillin rash: Caring for your child's rash

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An overview of ampicillin or amoxicillin rash including the symptoms, causes and treatment options.

Factors affecting pain assessment

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Learn about the factors that affect pain assessment such as our emotions, behaviour and cultural attitudes to pain.

Fish allergy

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Find out how to help your child manage a fish allergy.

Neuromuscular disorders

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Neuromuscular disorders include a wide range of diseases that involve the peripheral nervous system and affect the nerves that control muscles.

Antithymocyte Globulin (ATG)

Drug A-Z

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

Coping with a cancer diagnosis

Health A-Z

A cancer diagnosis is difficult, and waiting for test results can be stressful. Learn the answers to some of the common questions other teens with cancer have about their diagnosis.

How to support your child after a dog bite

Health A-Z

When a child experiences a dog bite it can impact them and their families. Find out what to expect after a dog bite and how to support your child.