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Influenza (flu): An overview

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.

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.

Outdoor winter safety: Staying safe during winter activities

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Information for parents and caregivers on helping kids stay safe while skating, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling or tobogganing.

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.

Sun exposure during cancer treatment

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Your skin is extra sensitive to the sun during chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Find out how you can protect yourself from the sun both during treatment and after.

Primary immune deficiency (PID)

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This page explains the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency (PID), a genetic condition that weakens the immune system.

Vaccines: Concerns about immunizing your child

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Learn about the safety of vaccines, their side effects, how they are given and what they protect your child against.

Sun: Protecting your child's skin

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Learn how choosing the correct sunscreen and wearing proper clothing can help to protect your child's skin from the sun.

Sickle cell disease: Useful research terms and resources

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You and your child may be asked to join a clinical research trial or other types of research to help research teams study new treatments and better understand the impact of sickle cell disease on families. Learn about types of research and where to find more information about sickle cell disease research.

Helmets: How to get your child to wear one

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A step-by-step guide for parents on how to fit a safety helmet and encourage a child to wear one.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine

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The human papillomavirus (HPV) is an infection that spreads through sexual contact. The HPV vaccine protects against the most common strains of the virus.

Eczema: Seasonal changes

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Eczema (atopic dermatitis) can be worse in cold, dry weather or when your child is hot and sweaty. Find out how you can help your child.

Sickle cell disease: Useful research terms and resources

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You may be asked to join a clinical research trial or other types of research to help research teams study new treatments and better understand the impact of sickle cell disease on families. Learn about types of research and where to find more information about sickle cell disease research.

Medical illustration with middle ear infection and bacteria in the mastoid air cells within the mastoid bone behind the ear

Mastoiditis

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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.

Sun safety

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Learn about choosing the correct sunscreen, wearing proper clothing and drinking enough fluids to stay safe in the sun.

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.

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.

Invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS)

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Invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS) is a serious infection that occurs when bacteria called group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GAS) spread to different organs in the body.

Holding and dressing your baby

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Helpful tips on holding and dressing a baby. Though they are not as fragile as they look, it is important to handle your baby gently for them to feel safe.

Immunizations for children and teens with suppressed immune systems

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Treatment to suppress the immune system affects how your child’s body responds to routine immunizations. This guide discusses how to keep your child healthy while taking immune-suppressing treatment.