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      Recreational water illnesses: Prevention and precaution

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      Learn how to prevent the spread of recreational water illnesses while cooling down in pools, fountains and water parks.

      Masturbation

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      Masturbation means touching your own genitals and intimate areas. Learn more about this normal, safe and healthy part of exploring your sexuality.

      Cyberbullying: Talking to your children

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      Learn how to help your child use technology safely and what to do if your child has been bullied, has bullied others or has seen cyberbullying.

      How to support your child after a dog bite

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      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.

      Anxiety: Signs and symptoms

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      Learn about the signs and symptoms of anxiety in children and teens.

      Sudden unexpected infant death

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      Read about sudden infant deaths while sleeping and about ways parents and caregivers can lower the risk in infants.

      Transitioning to adult care: Resources

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      A list of resources for when your child is transitioning to adult care.

      Mumps

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      Learn about signs and symptoms of mumps and how to manage it in your child.

      Playground safety

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      Learn how to make sure your child stays safe at the playground, playing in the backyard or at a splash pad or wading pool.

      Visiting your child in the Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU)

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      Learn what to expect when you visit your child in the Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU), sometimes called recovery.

      Warts

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      Learn about the types and causes of skin warts, how to prevent warts and what common treatments are used.

      Returning to school after transplant surgery

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      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.

      Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)

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      Learn about multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a rare syndrome linked to a SARS-CoV-2 infection.

      Dialysis options: How they compare

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      Use this quick reference guide to help you decide between home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or in-hospital dialysis.

      Invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS)

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      Invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS) is a serious infection that occurs when bacteria called group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GAS) spread to different organs in the body.

      Transitioning to adult care

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      Learn what to expect when your child makes the switch to adult care, and how to prepare them for taking charge of their own care.

      Special education

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      Learn about the different types of special education and how it can help exceptional students reach their potential.

      Keeping kids on the move

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      Find out how active transportation and child-friendly communities can help children be more independent and physically active.

      Contact precautions

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      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.

      Helping families cope following a traumatic injury

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      ​Find out how you can manage your own health while caring for your family after your child experiences a traumatic injury. 

      Immunosuppression: Protecting children with weak immune systems

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      If your child has a weak immune system learn how to protect them against infection.

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      Speech and language: Understanding developmental stuttering

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      Learn about developmental stuttering, including signs, causes, treatment options and how to support your child or teen.

      Fungal infections of the scalp, skin or nails

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      Learn about different types of fungal infections, the causes, and the signs and symptoms to look for.

      Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE)

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      Learn about carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) and the precautions that will be taken to prevent the spread of CPE while your child is in the hospital and at home.

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