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      Staying at the hospital: Advice for teens

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      Being in the hospital does not have to mean no fun. Learn tips on how to make the most out of your stay.

      Kidney transplant from a living donor

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      How hospitals support teen independence

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      Your child's paediatric hospital may have resources and processes to help your child prepare to enter the adult health-care system. Learn more about these.

      Travelling when you have a transplant

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      Finding a primary health-care provider

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      Read about tips and tricks for finding a primary health-care provider on your own.

      Death and funeral benefits following a motor vehicle collision

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      Death benefits are payable to families to help with the cost of funerals after a motor vehicle collision. Learn about accessing death and funeral benefits in Ontario.

      Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

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      Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that can cause infections ranging from mild to severe. Read about prevention and treatment of MRSA infections.

      Poison information centres in Canada

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      Find contact information for poison centres in Canada. If your child is unconscious, not breathing or is having a seizure, call 911 immediately.  

      Transitioning to adult health care

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      Read about when you will need to transition to adult care, why this is necessary, and advice from other teens who have made the transition.

      Categorizing brain tumours

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      A step-by-step introduction to the different types of childhood brain tumors. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.

      Fat in children's food: What you need to know

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      Fat is an essential part of your child or teen’s diet. Learn why, and how to make sure your child is getting enough of the right kind of fat.

      Cancer research and your teenager

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      Learn about ongoing cancer research and your teenager's role in research and clinical trials.

      Hemophilia and travelling abroad

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      Teens living with hemophilia learn practical tips when they are ready to take a trip abroad.

      Canada's Food Guide

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      Discover the foundation for healthy eating with Canada's Food Guide. Learn about Canada’s Food Guide recommendations and how to apply them to your family’s diet.

      Pre-surgery for brain tumours

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      An in-depth explanation of brain surgery for a child with a brain tumour. Answers provided by Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.

      Finding a primary health-care provider

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      Read about tips and tricks for finding a primary health-care provider for your family.

      Jaundice in newborns

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      Jaundice is a condition that causes the skin and the whites of the eyes to turn yellow. Learn about causes and treatments of jaundice in newborns.

      Radon: Reducing your risk at home

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      Learn the facts about radon, what it is, health risks, and practical tips on reducing radon exposure in the home.

      Surgery for brain tumours

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      Extensive tips, issues and a detailed description of brain surgery for a child with a brain tumour. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.

      Surgical procedures and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      E-bicycles, e-scooters and other electronic recreational devices: Safety

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      Battery-operated recreational devices such as e-scooters, e-bicycles and e-skateboards can cause serious injury due to the high speeds at which they travel. Learn more about using these devices safely and when to avoid them.

      Treatment for scoliosis

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      Find out what type of scoliosis treatment might be needed for particular types of curves with the resource centre created by the Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.

      Undershirts for a spinal brace (spinal orthosis)

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      A spinal brace is worn over a cotton undershirt. Learn about making stockinette undershirts.

      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.

      Cancer research

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      Find out how cancer research works, what clinical trials are and what role you play in research.

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