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      Common cold weather infections

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      ​When the cold weather arrives, learn how to keep the whole family safe from seasonal illnesses during the winter season.

      Cold Weather Season Learning Hub

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      Visit the Cold Weather Season Learning Hub to learn how to stay healthy and enjoy outdoor activities safely during cold weather.

      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.

      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.

      Immunization schedule for children

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      Read about types of immunizations that are recommended during a child's first year of life and onward.

      Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

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      RSV is a virus that infects the lungs and airways and causes respiratory illness, especially in children. Learn how you can help your child if they have RSV.

      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.

      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.

      RSV immunizations

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      Learn about RSV immunizations and how they can protect individuals from respiratory infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

      Seasonal allergies

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      Learn about common symptoms and treatments for seasonal allergies.

      Winter holiday safety

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      The holiday season is a great time for children, but it can also lead to injuries. Read these simple tips to keep kids safe during the holidays.

      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.

      Gaining too much weight during brain tumour treatment

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      In-depth information concerning the issues that may arise for your child if he gains too much weight as a side effect of his brain tumour treatment.

      Regular tests and checks-ups after a transplant

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      Excess weight gain after brain tumour treatment

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      An overview of the factors that can affect weight gain in children with brain tumours, and tips for maintaining a healthy weight.

      Pre-operative visit for heart surgery

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      Before your child has heart surgery, you will need to come in for a pre-operative visit. The team will assess your child's health and answer any questions you have about the operation.

      COVID-19 vaccines general information

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      Learn which COVID-19 vaccines are available in Canada, and find information on vaccine development, and safety and effectiveness in children.

      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.

      Resources

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      An essential list of books, videos, and websites to aid new parents in raising a child to the best of their abilities.

      Palivizumab

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

      Sport-related concussion

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      Find out how sport-related concussions can occur and how best to respond to them.

      Maintaining a healthy body weight

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      Safe outdoor meals

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      Find tips for safe and tasty outdoor meals during the summer months to prepare for your next barbecue or picnic.

      Preventing burns: Winter safety

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      This page gives advice on how to prevent your child from getting a burn during the winter.

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