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      Blood counts and blood and marrow transplant

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      Learn why blood counts are important after your child's blood and marrow transplant.

      Hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease

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      Your child needs to take a medicine called hydroxyurea. This information sheet explains what hydroxyurea does and how it is given to your child. It also explains what side effects, or problems, your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Pregnancy and infant loss

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      Learn about the supports available to families coping with pregnancy and infant loss, including perinatal palliative care.

      Staying active during and after cancer treatment

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      Being active can help you feel better both physically and mentally and improve overall health. Learn how you can stay active during cancer treatment and after.

      Enhancing movement skills in your child

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      Discover some tips to help your child learn fundamental movement skills.

      Rubella (German measles)

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      Learn about rubella (German measles) and how it can be prevented.

      Chemotherapy for brain tumours

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      Chemotherapy may be used to treat some types of brain tumours. Learn general information about how chemotherapy is given, how it works and coping with side effects.

      The five senses

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      Learn all about your newborn baby's eyesight, hearing, and senses of taste, touch and smell.

      Pregnancy and teens

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      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.

      Nutrition before and during pregnancy

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      ​Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.

      Ganciclovir (Intravenous)

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

      Birth control and pregnancy

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      Becoming a parent after a transplant

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      HIV and pregnancy

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      If you are infected with HIV and pregnant, learn how certain medicines can lower the risk of passing HIV on to your baby.

      Distraction activities to help manage pain

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      Distraction techniques to help manage cancer

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      Contraception (birth control)

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      Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.

      Cytarabine

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      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.

      Imatinib

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      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 fluid needs after a liver transplant

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      Cladribine

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      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.

      Topotecan

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      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.

      Fluorouracil for Injection

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

      Vindesine

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

      Amsacrine

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

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