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Clostridium difficile (C. difficile)

Learn what Clostridium difficile is, the symptoms of an infection and how it is spread. The best way to stop the spread of C. difficile is by handwashing.

Hepatitis C

World Hepatitis Day is July 28. Learn about hepatitis C, a virus that affects the liver, and find out how to live with the disease as a teen.

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is an infection caused by a virus. This page provides an overview of signs, symptoms, transmission and treatment of hepatitis C.

Food safety basics

Learn how to prepare, store and cook food safely to minimize the risk of illness.

Hepatitis C: Information for children

Hepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver. If you have hepatitis as a child, learn about how you got it and how you can look after yourself.

Cecostomy tube insertion using image guidance

Find information about what a cecostomy tube (C-tube) is and why it is used. Also learn about how a C-tube is inserted, the risks and how to care for it once it is inserted.

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)

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

HIV and pregnancy

If you are infected with HIV and pregnant, learn how certain medicines can lower the risk of passing HIV on to your baby.

Myelogram: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to how to care for your child at home after a myelogram.

Scoliosis: Understanding diagnosis

This page gives a brief introduction to the diagnosis of scoliosis. Usually a health-care professional doing a routine scoliosis check at the school will pick up on the problem, although sometimes a parent notices it first.

The impact of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on the family

This page describes the impact arthritis can have on the family. When your teen has arthritis, it can affect your family activities, but there are ways to manage this impact.

Hemophilia and travelling abroad

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

Ulcerative colitis

​​Information for parents and children with the inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis.

Effective management of diabetes care at home

Proper diabetes care at home includes sharing responsibility and creating and maintaining a routine. Find out how to do this in a way that works for your family.

Fever and neutropenia during cancer treatment

An overview on fever and a side effect of chemotherapy, called neutropenia. Learn how this side effect will be managed.

Deciding whether to have scoliosis surgery

The Ottawa personal decision guide is a useful decision-making tool, which can be used when deciding whether or not to have scoliosis surgery.

Sclerotherapy: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to properly care for your child at home after sclerotherapy.

Impact of cancer on your family

Learn about the impact your child's cancer diagnosis can have on your family, and some strategies that can help your family cope.

Endovascular laser treatment (EVLT): Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to properly care for your child at home after endovascular laser treatment.

The cancer care team: Social worker

A social worker can help you and your family manage your social and emotional needs during cancer treatment. Find out when you or your family would talk to a social worker and why.

Cancer programs and resources

Find helpful resources and programs to support you, your child and your family during your child's cancer treatment.

Precision Child Health (PCH)

Learn about Precision Child Health, including how it can help to better predict, prevent, diagnose and treat disease.

The impact of cancer on extended family

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.

Kidney transplant: Talking with healthcare providers on your own

Adjusting insulin when using an insulin pump

Find out how to adjust your child's insulin doses at home when using a pump.