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      RSV immunizations

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      Learn about RSV immunizations and how they can protect individuals from respiratory infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

      Immunizations and prevention

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      Immunizations help to protect your child against many different diseases. Learn about the different immunizations and the conditions they help to prevent.

      Routine health care for your baby

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      Vaccine issues after an organ transplant

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      Pain in newborns and babies

      Babies can feel pain. Learn about ways pain in newborns and babies can be assessed and techniques that can help ease pain.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

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      RSV is a virus that infects the lungs and airways and causes respiratory illness, especially in children. Learn how you can help your child if they have RSV.

      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.

      Palivizumab

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

      Infantile spasms

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      Learn about infantile spasms, a type of epilepsy. Learn how infantile spasms are diagnosed and treated, and who can help you and your baby.

      Tetanus

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      Learn about tetanus, a life-threatening infection. Updated immunizations in children and adults can prevent tetanus.

      Outcomes for premature babies

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      Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies.

      Meningitis

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      Meningitis is an infection of the fluid and protective layers of tissue around the brain and spinal column. Read about the causes of meningitis as well as prevention and treatment.

      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.

      Behavioural and learning issues

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      Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.

      Going home from the NICU

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      Read about issues that parents and caregivers must address in order to prepare for a baby's discharge from the NICU and arrival at home.

      Viral respiratory infection

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      Viral respiratory infection is a general term for lung and airway infections. Read about different viruses that can cause viral respiratory infections and treatment options.

      Playtime at the hospital for babies up to 12 months

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      Play gives babies the opportunity for social interaction and learning. Find examples of appropriate toys for hospitalized babies from birth to 12 months.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      Immunization "catch-up" for children who have not been fully immunized

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      An overview of immunization for children who have not been fully immunized according to the standard schedule.

      Health & wellness

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      Learn about the importance of routine health care. Also find information about the importance of sleep and physical activity and how much your child should be getting.

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