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Burn injury: Information for parents with a child staying at the hospital

Advice for parents with a child who is staying at the hospital and being treated for a burn injury.

Mercaptopurine: Disintegrating Sterimax brand tablets in an oral syringe

Learn the steps for disintegrating mercaptopurine (6-MP) tablets in an oral syringe.

Burns: Caring for your child's burn at home after discharge from the hospital and between outpatient visits

Learn how to help your child's burn injury heal when your child comes home from the hospital and between visits to the outpatient clinic.

Adrian's scoliosis story

Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

Winter holiday safety

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.

What to expect right after liver transplant surgery

Burn injuries: Helping families cope

Learn how to cope with emotional, social and financial stress as a family when your child has a burn injury.

Common concerns about kidney transplant surgery

Common concerns about liver transplant surgery

Hemophilia and everyday health care

Teens living with hemophilia learn the importance of eating well, good dental care and having all their vaccine shots up-to-date.

Sickle cell disease and setting goals

A goal is something that is important to you and that you want to accomplish. You can set a goal for any part of your life, such as your general health, your activity, your social life, your school grades, your sleep and so on.

Methotrexate

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

Ureteral reimplant: Caring for your child at home

A ureteral reimplant is an operation that stops urine, or pee, from going back into the kidneys from the bladder. Learn how to care for your child at home after the procedure.

Liver transplant surgery: Taking medications and looking after your PICC line/CVL

Burn prevention: Campfires, fire pits and fireworks

Campfires and fireworks cause serious burns every year. Find advice on how to prevent your child from getting a burn.

Celiac disease: How to be a self-advocate and communicate about your health

It can be challenging to share information about your celiac disease and gluten-free diet. Learn communication skills that can help you get the support you need to take care of yourself.

Related donor for blood and marrow transplant

Learn what a related donor, including sibling donors, experiences before the blood and marrow transplant.

Hemophilia and cigarette smoking

Teens living with hemophilia can learn why smoking is bad news for their health.

Jaw surgery: Information for teens

This page explains how to get ready and what to expect when you got to the hospital for jaw surgery.

Taking medications and looking after your IV line

Bath time for babies

How to effectively give a baby a bath, either in the baby tub or the "big" tub. Considerations for bathtub safety are provided.

Pacemaker: Caring for your child at home

A pacemaker is a small device that uses electrical impulses to control the speed and rhythm of your child's heartbeat. Learn how to care for your child with a pacemaker.

What to expect right after kidney transplant surgery

Burn wounds, healing and scars: Frequently asked questions

Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about your child’s burn injury and recovery. 

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