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Other considerations during therapy for leukemia

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

Natural health products and cancer treatment

Learn about possible interactions between cancer treatments and natural health products

Top 10 poisons in the home

Many of the most common poisons are items that can be found around the house. Learn about the top 10 most common types of poison exposures across all ages and for children younger than six years old.

Pain medicines

Learn about pain relief medication and how to administer it, including patient controlled analgesia.

Lifestyle choices for children with heart disease

Read about lifestyle choices. Major life decisions should be made keeping in mind how the heart condition will influence overall health and well-being.

Medicines: How to use safely

Includes advice on how to store and what to do if your child misses a dose.

G6PD deficiency

G6PD deficiency can cause red blood cells to breakdown, leading to a lower-than-normal number of healthy red blood cells. Learn about the problems G6PD deficiency can cause and what medicines and foods to avoid in G6PD deficiency.

Acyclovir

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

Fluconazole

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

Complementary and alternative medicines for JIA

There are various complementary and alternative therapies that are available in the treatment of JIA. Learn the difference between complementary and alternative therapies and how to tell which ones are safe for your child.

Sickle cell disease: Tips for healthy sleep

Discover seven tips to help you fall asleep and get the best sleep possible.

Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

​Learn what atopic dermatitis is and what you can do to help your child cope.

Complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) for JIA

Procarbazine

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

Poison prevention: A guide to keeping your family safe from poisons

Find out how you can prevent poisonings at home, including how to store and give medicine safely, and learn about the everyday items around the house that may be harmful to children.

Retinoic Acid for Oncology

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

Overview of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) medications

Sirolimus

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

The cancer care team: Physiotherapist

Depending on your cancer treatment, you may need to see a physiotherapist to help you recover. Find out what physiotherapy is and how a physiotherapist can help you.

Resources

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

Baking soda mouthwash

Your child needs to take the medicine called baking soda mouthwash. This information sheet explains what baking soda mouthwash does, how to make it, and how to give it.

Medications for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Find out what arthritis medications can do, what the doctor needs to consider before prescribing medication, how the dose is determined and why it is important to take arthritis medication regularly and as prescribed.

Cystic fibrosis: The health-care team

The Cystic Fibrosis Clinic is an interdisciplinary team of health-care providers. Learn about the people you will meet and how they can help you.

Sore throat and tonsillitis

A sore throat is usually a symptom of an illness. Learn possible causes, how long it lasts, and how to take care of your child.

Over-the-counter medications