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Influenza (flu): An overview

This year, it is more important than ever to get a flu shot. Learn about the flu shot and COVID-19, symptoms of flu and flu prevention.

What to do if your child gets sick before surgery

If your child becomes sick before surgery, the surgery may need to be rescheduled. Learn about why it is important that your child is well before surgery. 

Oseltamivir

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

Common types of vaccines

Vaccines help to protect you against many different diseases. Learn about different vaccines and how to keep track of which vaccines you have had.

Benign acute childhood myositis (viral myositis)

Learn about benign acute childhood myositis, a condition that causes muscle pain in children with viral infections.

Amantadine

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

Hepatitis C: Information for children

Hepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver. If you have hepatitis as a child, learn about how you got it and how you can look after yourself.

Primary immune deficiency (PID)

This page explains the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency (PID), a genetic condition that weakens the immune system.

Hepatitis B: Information for children

Information for children with hepatitis B, including what it is and how to live a healthy lifestyle with the virus.

Viral respiratory infection

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.

Other questions about juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) medications

Immunizations for children and teens with suppressed immune systems

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.

Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu)

Stomach flu is an infection that causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Learn the symptoms and treatment of stomach flu.

Guidelines for planning meals on sick days for children with diabetes

Learn the guidelines for planning meals on sick days for children with diabetes.

Corticosteroids given for a long time

Corticosteroids are a group of medicines, which include dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisone, and prednisolone. This information sheet explains what corticosteroids do, how to give them and what side effects or problems your child

Abnormal-looking stool (poop)

Most changes in stool are from a diet change, but some may need medical attention. Learn the signs, symptoms and treatments for unusual stool.

Other questions about juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) medications

Learn the answers to some common questions about JIA medications including which vaccinations are safe to take, and the role of complementary and alternative medicines, and how they can affect your child.

Ear infection (otitis media) in children

Otitis media is a middle ear infection caused by a backup of fluid behind the eardrum. Learn the causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment of otitis media.

Immunosuppression: Protecting children with weak immune systems

If your child has a weak immune system learn how to protect them against infection.

Safe use of antibiotics

Learn how to use antibiotics appropriately to prevent antibiotic resistance, which can cause antibiotics to be less effective in the future.

Diabetes and sick day management

Being sick can impact your child's blood sugar levels. Find tips on how to manage diabetes on sick days.

Colds (viral upper respiratory infections)

Colds are caused by viral infections in the nose and throat. Learn about the causes, duration, prevention and treatment of viral upper respiratory infections.

Ondansetron

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

Hand hygiene

The best way to prevent transmission of disease is good hand hygiene. Learn about proper hand hygiene and how to teach it to children.

Furosemide

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