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      Poor weight gain in infants and young children

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      Read about poor weight gain, which is when a child does not grow or gain weight as expected. Learn about the causes and management of poor weight gain in infants and young children.

      Lead poisoning

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      An overview of the symptoms, causes, treatment options and prevention of lead poisoning.

      Poison: First aid

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      Learn how to identify signs of poisoning in your child, and how to treat and prevent it.

      Routine health care for your baby

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      Nursing shift handover and the handover invite

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      Nursing shift handover meetings happen twice each day. They happen at the bedside of each patient and allow the incoming and outgoing nurses to share information. Parents, caregivers and patients are encouraged to be part of these meetings.

      Pharmacist

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      Pharmacists are trained health professionals who are medication experts. Learn about the role they play in the health-care team.

      Caring for a sick child: Sharing the responsibility

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      Helpful tips on sharing responsibility when caring for a sick child.

      Nursing team

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      Learn about the nursing teams involved in all aspects of your child's care.

      Kidney failure and treatment

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      Find out what happens to the body and what treatments are available when kidneys fail.

      Anaesthetic for brain tumour surgery

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      An in-depth description of preparation, procedure, and side effects associated with a child receiving anaesthetic during treatment for a brain tumour.

      Brain tumours and self-image

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      Find out how your child's self-esteem may be affected by changes in appearance resulting from brain tumour treatment.

      Attachment and premature babies

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      All babies are born relationship ready. Babies are also born with attachment-based behaviours (crying) that cue their caregiver when they are in distress and need them close. Learn how the baby’s cry and the caregiver’s response to the cry develops the attachment relationship.

      Poison ivy

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      Do you know what poison ivy looks like? Learn how to recognize a poison ivy plant and how to treat the rash if your child is exposed.

      Fungal infections of the scalp, skin or nails

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      Feeding: Transitioning from tube feeding to oral feeding

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      Discover how to help a tube-fed child gradually adjust to feeding by mouth.

      Behavioural and learning issues

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      Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.

      Canker sores (mouth ulcers)

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      An overview of the signs, symptoms, treatments and medical options for canker sores.

      Diaper rash

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      Diaper rash is a common skin irritation that affects babies and toddlers. Learn how to treat it and the best way to prevent it.

      Physical development in school-age children

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      During the school-age years, your child is acquiring the fundamental skills to lead a healthy life as an adult. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

      Tinea versicolor

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      An overview of the signs, symptoms, causes and treatment of the fungal skin infection tinea versicolor.

      Williams syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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      Most children with Williams syndrome have a heart or blood vessel problem.

      Surgically inserted G tubes

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      Learn about surgically inserted G tubes, why your child may need one and how to care for your child’s feeding tube.

      IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein purpura)

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      Learn about IgA vasculitis (previously known as Henoch-Schönlein purpura), a condition that can cause inflammation of small blood vessels in the skin, joints, kidneys and bowel.

      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.

      Blood and marrow transplant: Helping siblings cope

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      Learn how you can help siblings cope, after your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

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