Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) is an autoinflammatory disease that causes swelling in the joints. Discover quick facts about sJIA, including its symptoms.
Easy-to-understand overview covers signs, causes, treatment and advice on when to seek medical assistance for this serious strep throat infection with a rash.
An overview of this condition marked by an inflammation of the lining of the sinuses, along with tips on how to help your child recover.
Strep throat is a throat infection caused by a type of bacteria called streptococci. Learn how you can take care of your child.
Rheumatic fever can develop when strep throat is not treated fully with antibiotics. Find out about what symptoms children with rheumatic fever experience and how it is treated.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common type of leukemia in teenagers and young children. Learn about the different types of ALL and possible symptoms.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a type of leukemia. Find out how AML starts, diagnosis and possible symptoms.
Read about tips and tricks for finding a primary health-care provider on your own.
Polyarticular arthritis is the second most common type of arthritis in young people. Polyarticular arthritis affects five or more joints within the first six months of diagnosis of JIA. Learn more about the two different types of polyarticular arthritis.
Polyarticular arthritis is the second most common type of JIA in young people. Polyarticular arthritis affects five or more joints within the first six months of symptoms. Learn more about the two different types of polyarticular arthritis.
A fever can be a sign that the body is fighting an infection. Learn how to properly care for your baby, toddler or child with a fever.
An overview of the causes, symptoms, treatment and ways to prevent your child from getting typhoid fever when traveling to regions where typhoid fever is known to occur.
An overview on fever and a side effect of chemotherapy, called neutropenia. Learn how this side effect will be managed.
Learn how to prevent the spread of recreational water illnesses while cooling down in pools, fountains and water parks.
Find out what the glycemic index is and how it factors in to your child's diabetes management.
Mini-relaxation can be useful if you don't have time to do a full relaxation exercise. Learn the steps to this quick and easy way to relax.
An overview of the signs, symptoms, treatments and medical options for canker sores.
Find out what to look out for and when to see a doctor if your child has a fever after travelling abroad.
Learn how acetaminophen and ibuprofen can be used to help make your child more comfortable and bring down their fever.
Learn how to support your child's nutrition needs with nutritious snacks and meal ideas.
Teens living with hemophilia learn the importance of eating well, good dental care and having all their vaccine shots up-to-date.
Find out how a doctor uses a skin biopsy to diagnose a change or growth on the skin.
Young people with arthritis are at risk of eye inflammation, called iritis. This page describes the use of eye drops and other medications to control eye inflammation. It also explains the importance of having regular eye checks if you have arthritis.
