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      COVID-19 vaccines general information

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      Learn which COVID-19 vaccines are available in Canada, and find information on vaccine development, and safety and effectiveness in children.

      Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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      Learn about the signs and symptoms of COVID-19, who is at greatest risk, how it is diagnosed and how to prevent spread of the virus.

      COVID-19: Information for parents of immunocompromised children and children with chronic medical conditions

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      Children who are immunocompromised and children with chronic medical conditions may be at higher risk of serious illness with COVID-19.

      Fever in a returning traveller

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      Find out what to look out for and when to see a doctor if your child has a fever after travelling abroad.

      Colds (viral upper respiratory infections)

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

      Croup

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      Croup is a viral infection that causes airway inflammation, making it difficult to breathe. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of croup.

      HIV and your baby

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      Learn how to lower the risk of passing HIV to your baby and how the doctor can tell if your baby has HIV once they are born.

      Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE)

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      Learn about carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) and the precautions that will be taken to prevent the spread of CPE while your child is in the hospital and at home.

      The autologous transplant procedure

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      Learn what happens during your child's autologous blood and marrow transplant (BMT) procedure.

      Creativity: How to raise a creative thinker

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      Learn what creativity is, why it is important, and how you can help nurture creativity in your child at home.

      Curiosity: How to nurture the urge to know more

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      ​Curiosity is the most powerful ingredient in learning. Find tips on how to nurture curiosity in your child.

      Dehydration

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      Dehydration occurs when the body does not have enough water to function properly. Learn how illness can cause dehydration and how it is treated.

      Coping with your child's illness as a parent

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      Coping with your child’s illness as a parent means taking care of yourself. Learn practical stress relief approaches for parents.

      CPR in a child (from age 1 to puberty)

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      CPR is a life-saving technique that combines chest compressions and rescue breaths (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation).

      Development of attachment

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      Learn how a baby's system of attachment develops over the first year of life. Attachment will solidify as a baby's memory develops.

      Clinical trials and your child

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      Here are some things to think about if you have been invited to enroll your child in a clinical trial.

      Caring for yourself when your child is ill

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      Read about coping with the challenges of taking care of a child who is ill. These challenges can have a huge impact on the relationship between parents.

      Cuts and scrapes in children: First aid

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

      Car seat safety for infants and children

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      ​Read about how to choose a car seat or booster seat, how to position your child in the seat, and other safety precautions.

      Abdominal and pelvic laparoscopic surgery

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      Learn about laparoscopic surgery, a technique that uses small cuts to insert a camera and tools into the abdomen or pelvic area to perform a surgical procedure.

      Accident benefits after a motor vehicle collision

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      Accident benefits are available to help people with the cost of hospitalization and rehabilitation after a collision. Find out how to make an insurance claim.

      Attachment: What you can do

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      Learn how to effectively foster and promote a secure attachment pattern between you and your baby or child. Also learn how to provide experiences that create trust by making your infant and child feel understood and comforted.

      Air quality and your child’s health

      Poor air quality can affect your child’s health and may worsen conditions such as asthma. Learn how to reduce exposure and when to seek medical attention.

      Advocating for your child at school

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      A child with a chronic condition eventually transitions back to school. Learn practical tips when advocating for your child at school.

      Bath time for babies

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      How to effectively give a baby a bath, either in the baby tub or the "big" tub. Considerations for bathtub safety are provided.

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