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Cuts and scrapes in children: First aid

Learn how to treat cuts, scrapes and other minor injuries in children.

Impetigo

Impetigo is a common skin infection that is caused by bacteria. Learn what to look for, and what you and your doctor can do to care for your child.

Sepsis

Sepsis occurs when an infection spreads to the entire body. Find out what causes sepsis, how it is treated, and when to seek medical attention.

Off-road vehicle (ORV) and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety

Learn about the safety measures you and your family should consider before driving an off-road vehicle (ORV), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).

Home safety: Fall prevention

Learn how to prevent falls from occurring in your home, including how to spot common causes of falls and how to fall-proof your home.  

Cellulitis

Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of this serious skin infection.

Bleeding: First aid

An overview of the first aid treatment of bleeding and the prevention of shock.

Saline solution: How to prepare at home

Learn how to make a salt rinse (saline solution) at home.

Laparoscopic surgery

Laparoscopy surgery uses small cuts to insert a camera and tools into the abdomen to perform a surgical procedure. Learn about laparoscopy surgery.

Tonic, clonic and tonic-clonic seizures

Tonic-clonic seizures involve sudden muscle stiffening and contraction, and rhythmic twitching or jerking. Read about their causes and how they can be treated.

Role of dietary fat in a healthy diet

Learn about the role of fat in the body, different types of fat, and how to manage your family's fat intake.

Hemophilia: What happens during a bleed?

Teens living with hemophilia can find out what happens during a bleed. Learn about the symptoms of a bleed.

Pain management for common childhood pain and injuries

Discusses pain management for common childhood pain and injuries such as ear infections, colic, and injections.

Azathioprine

Self-harm in children and teens: Overview

A child or teen may turn to self-harm as a way of responding to distress. Find out about the main causes and coping methods.

Signs and symptoms of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in children

Learn about the signs and symptoms of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which can cause physical and neurological changes in your child.

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

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.

Mycophenolate

Appendectomy

Appendectomy is an operation to remove the appendix. Your child may need an appendectomy if they have appendicitis (infection of the appendix).

Tetanus

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

Role of protein foods in a healthy diet

Learn about the benefits of protein foods and how to help you and your family get enough protein.

Infective endocarditis (IE)

Learn about the prevention and treatment of infective endocarditis, a serious infection of the heart.

Infections after a blood and marrow transplant

Information for parents about infections that may occur after a child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

Sirolimus