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      Second-hand smoke

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      Second-hand smoke is harmful for babies and children. Learn tips on keeping your home 100% smoke-free.

      Smoking and vaping

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      Both smoking and vaping can be damaging to your health, especially if you have had cancer. Learn about how smoking and vaping affect your lungs and other health problems.

      Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

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      Find information about buying, installing and maintaining smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home to keep your family safe.

      Sudden unexpected infant death

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      Read about sudden infant deaths while sleeping and about ways parents and caregivers can lower the risk in infants.

      Pertussis (whooping cough)

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      Read about the symptoms and treatment of whooping cough, a bacterial infection affecting breathing that can be prevented by vaccination.

      Congenital hand anomaly (hand difference)

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      A congenital hand anomaly is a hand or arm deformity that develops during pregnancy or birth. Learn how to help your child function independently.

      What to avoid before scoliosis surgery

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      There are certain preparatory steps that must be followed prior to having surgery. Learn about some things to avoid leading up to an operation for scoliosis.

      Bronchiolitis

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      Bronchiolitis is an infection of the lungs caused by a virus that most children will get by the time they are two. Usually, it is not a serious illness and goes away within seven to 10 days. Cough associated with bronchiolitis can last for a few weeks.

      Returning to regular activities after scoliosis surgery

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      Following scoliosis surgery there are things that your teen should avoid to ensure proper healing. Find out what these are, and why they are restricted.

      Leaving the hospital after scoliosis surgery

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      Find out what needs to happen in order for you to be discharged from the hospital after having scoliosis surgery, including your physical abilities.

      Motor development: The next six months

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      Learn about motor development in the second half of a baby's first year of life. Milestones such as sitting up, standing, and walking are discussed.

      Feeding my baby: Frequently asked questions

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      Find answers to frequently asked questions teenagers have about breastfeeding, including how long it's recommended, supplementing with formula, and troubleshooting.

      Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature babies

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      Learn about respiratory distress syndrome, a common condition in very premature babies.

      Immunosuppression: Protecting children with weak immune systems

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      If your child has a weak immune system learn how to protect them against infection.

      Intramuscular injections: Injecting at home

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      Learn how to give your child injections into the muscle (intramuscular) at home and tips to make the injections less painful for your child.

      Cough

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      Learn about the different causes and types of coughs. Find out how you can take care of your child at home and how to make them more comfortable.

      Subcutaneous injections: Injecting at home

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      Step-by-step instructions for parents on giving injections into the fatty layer below the skin (subcutaneous) at home, as well as tips to make injections less painful for your child. 

      Pasteurized food and babies

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      Learn the difference between pasteurized and unpasteurized foods so you can safely feed your baby solids.

      First aid kit

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      Find a list of supplies and medicines to include in a first aid kit. It is recommended that there be an equipped first aid kit in the house and in the car.

      Medications, alcohol and cannabis in breastfeeding

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      Learn about the potential effects of using alcohol or cannabis/marijuana while breastfeeding and how to maximize safety when using medications or supplements.

      After idiopathic scoliosis surgery

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      Every patient's recovery following scoliosis surgery is different. Read about what to expect following your child’s surgery including how they will be monitored immediately after the operation, during recovery and after discharge from the hospital.

      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.

      Secondary cancer after a brain tumour

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      Read about the occurrence of secondary cancer after brain tumour treatment in your child. Find out what the risk factors are, how it will be screened and what can be done.

      Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Living with a fixator

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      Learn how your child's routine will change as they adjust to life with a fixator.

      Learning to think: The next six months

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      Learn about cognitive development, or the ability to think, over the second six months of a baby's first year. 

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