Chickenpox, or varicella, is a common childhood infection caused by a virus. Read about vaccines and treating chickenpox at home.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cyclosporine. This information sheet explains what cyclosporine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Find information about plasma protein products made from donated blood. Learn about the different products and their uses.
Read about types of immunizations that are recommended during a child's first year of life and onward.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cyclophosphamide. This information sheet explains what cyclophosphamide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
This page explains the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency (PID), a genetic condition that weakens the immune system.
Your child needs to take the medicine called bleomycin. This information sheet explains what bleomycin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about the supports available to families coping with pregnancy and infant loss, including perinatal palliative care.
Learn how to safeguard children with leukemia against infection and other precautions they should be taking during treatment.
Understanding your child's cleft lip and/or palate through genetic assessments.
Your child needs to take the medicine called imatinib. This information sheet explains what imatinib does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called topotecan. This information sheet explains what topotecan does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
If you are infected with HIV and pregnant, learn how certain medicines can lower the risk of passing HIV on to your baby.
Information about cartilage-hair hypoplasia, a genetic condition that may cause short stature (height), shorter arms and legs than expected, fine, sparse hair and problems with blood and the immune system.
If your child has a weak immune system learn how to protect them against infection.
If you are sexually active, there is a risk that you could get pregnant or get your partner pregnant. This page provides answers to some common questions you may have about pregnancy.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cladribine. This information sheet explains what cladribine does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called daunorubicin or doxorubicin. This information sheet explains what daunorubicin and doxorubicin does, how to give
Your child needs to take the medicine called dactinomycin. This information sheet explains what dactinomycin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cytarabine. This information sheet explains what cytarabine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.
Your child needs to take the medicine called teniposide. This information sheet explains what teniposide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
