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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

Your child needs to take a medicine that belongs to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This information sheet explains what SSRI's do, how to give them, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take these medicines.

The impact of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on the family

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This page describes the impact arthritis can have on the family. When your teen has arthritis, it can affect your family activities, but there are ways to manage this impact.

Thioguanine

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

Sleep tips: How to help your teen get a good night's sleep

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Use this video to help your child or teen learn about and develop a bedtime ritual so they can fall asleep more easily.

Tattoos

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Learn about the considerations for talking to your teen about tattoos, including how to identify a trusted tattoo studio and the potential complications of tattooing.

Sex education for children: Why parents should talk to their children about sex

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Learn why starting to talk to your child about sex when they are young and continuing that conversation as they get older is a good strategy.

The balancing act

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This page describes how to balance helping your teenager while being respectful of their abilities and independence.

Sex education for children: Eight tips for parents

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Having 'the talk' isn't always easy. Find advice for parents and caregivers on talking to their kids about sex and reproduction.

Impact of cancer on your family

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Learn about the impact your child's cancer diagnosis can have on your family, and some strategies that can help your family cope.

The impact of cancer on extended family

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Members of your extended family, such as aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents are also affected by your teen’s cancer. They are likely experiencing similar feelings to yours. Access to accurate information and frequent updates can help your extended family cope.

Allergies

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Read about what allergies are, types of allergens, the signs and symptoms of allergies and how to respond to an allergic reaction.

Cow's milk allergy (CMA) (also known as cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA))

Learn about the different types of allergic reactions that infants and children may experience to proteins found in cow's milk.

Soy allergy

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Find out how to help your child manage a soy allergy.

Peanut allergy

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A peanut allergy is a life-long reaction to the proteins in found peanuts. Find out how to help your child manage it.

Atrial septal defect: Closure in the heart catheterization lab

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An atrial septal defect is an opening in the membrane between two chambers of the heart. Learn about heart catheterization to fix atrial septal defects.

Sesame seed allergy

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Find out how to help your child manage a sesame seed allergy.

Food allergies and travelling

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Learn how to make travel safer for a child with a food allergy.

Aortic stenosis

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Learn about aortic stenosis in childhood. With this illness, the aortic valve is unable to open completely, which constricts or squeezes blood flow.

Atrial septal defect (ASD) and ventricular septal defect (VSD) repair

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Read about the procedure to close an atrial or ventricular septal defect with open-heart surgery.

Aortic atresia

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Learn about aortic atresia. With this condition, there is no opening from the left ventricle into the aorta.

Intranasal midazolam using a nasal atomizer

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This information sheet explains what midazolam does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medication.

Mycophenolate

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

Hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease

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Your child needs to take a medicine called hydroxyurea. This information sheet explains what hydroxyurea does and how it is given to your child. It also explains what side effects, or problems, your child may have when they take this medicine.

Octreotide injection for hyperinsulinemia

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

Pamidronate

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