Shiga toxin-producing E. coli hemolytic uremic syndrome (STEC HUS) is a disease that mainly affects the kidneys and blood cells. Learn about what STEC HUS is, how it affects your child and what to expect during treatment.
Food poisoning occurs when bacteria, parasites and viruses grow on food. Prevent food poisoning with these tips on handling and storing food properly.
Learn strategies to cope with the stress and worry of having a child or teenager with JIA.
Suicide can result from many factors. Find out about the leading causes.
Learn about the range of signs that a child might be at risk of attempting suicide.
Discover the signs of chronic pain in a young child and how chronic pain is assessed in medical settings.
Find information to help promote independence in your teenager while continuing to help them manage their cancer treatment.
Stomach flu is an infection that causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Learn the symptoms and treatment of stomach flu.
If your child has a weak immune system learn how to protect them against infection.
Learn how to prepare, store and cook food safely to minimize the risk of illness.
Find out how to recognize the signs of chronic pain at home and how chronic pain is assessed in medical settings.
Learn the difference between pasteurized and unpasteurized foods so you can safely feed your baby solids.
A child or teen may turn to self-harm as a way of responding to distress. Find out about the main causes and coping methods.
Sepsis occurs when an infection spreads to the entire body. Find out what causes sepsis, how it is treated, and when to seek medical attention.
Find tips for communicating and collaborating with educators and school staff to create an inclusive and safe learning environment for your child with celiac disease.
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.
Learn about the everyday activities, like playing games, you can do with your young child to help develop their math skills.
Learn how an ostomy impacts your baby's day-to-day activities and about considerations for protecting the stoma and ostomy pouch.
Learn how an ostomy impacts your child's day-to-day activities and about considerations for protecting the stoma and ostomy pouch.
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.
Find out how you can use effective parenting strategies to support the 3Ps of pain management for your young child with chronic pain.
Skeletal dysplasia is a term used to describe a group of genetic conditions that cause abnormal formation of bone and cartilage. Growth and other bodily functions may also be affected.
Siblings may receive less attention at times because the needs of a child with epilepsy take over. Helping siblings cope is an important aspect of family life as well.
