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      Influenza (flu): An overview

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      This year, it is more important than ever to get a flu shot. Learn about the flu shot and COVID-19, symptoms of flu and flu prevention.

      Common types of vaccines

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

      Oseltamivir

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

      Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu)

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      Stomach flu is an infection that causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Learn the symptoms and treatment of stomach flu.

      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.

      Immunosuppressants

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      Living with asthma

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      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.

      Other questions about juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) medications

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      Craniopharyngiomas

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      Learn about craniopharyngiomas, including how they are diagnosed, treatments and long-term outcomes.

      Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

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      ​Learn about the different types of sexually transmitted infections and when and how to talk to your child or teen about them.

      Celiac disease and your health-care team

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      Learn the important roles your celiac disease health-care team plays in helping you manage your health.

      Pain management for common childhood pain and injuries

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      Discusses pain management for common childhood pain and injuries such as ear infections, colic, and injections.

      Other questions about juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) medications

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      Learn the answers to some common questions about JIA medications including which vaccinations are safe to take, and the role of complementary and alternative medicines, and how they can affect your child.

      Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

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      Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that can cause infections ranging from mild to severe. Read about prevention and treatment of MRSA infections.

      Asthma: Overview and care​

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      Asthma is a condition that affects your child’s lungs. Learn about how to care for your child after a hospital visit.

      Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

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      Safe use of antibiotics

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      Learn how to use antibiotics appropriately to prevent antibiotic resistance, which can cause antibiotics to be less effective in the future.

      Other considerations during therapy for leukemia

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      Learn how to safeguard children with leukemia against infection and other precautions they should be taking during treatment.

      SickKids' Therapeutic Clowns: Flu Fighters

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      Join SickKids' therapeutic clown, Fern, as she learns about being a flu fighter with child life specialist, Rachael.
      Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

      Child having their knee and lower leg examined by a health-care provider

      Benign acute childhood myositis (viral myositis)

      Learn about benign acute childhood myositis, a condition that causes muscle pain in children with viral infections.

      Gas (flatulence)

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      An overview of the causes of your child's gas. Also included are tips on how to help your child control their excessive gas and when to seek medical attention.

      Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Vaccine

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      Your child needs to be given a vaccine called haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine. This information sheet explains what haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Parvovirus infection (fifth disease, erythema infectiosum)

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      Learn about the symptoms of Parvovirus B19 infection in children, which is also called fifth disease or erythema infectiosum.

      Possible viruses after a kidney transplant

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      Oral rehydration therapy

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      Find out how oral rehydration therapy can treat dehydration caused by viral gastroenteritis.

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