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Fungal infections of the scalp, skin or nails

Gut microbiome

Discover the role of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi that live in the GI tract or gut. The world of microorganisms in the GI tract is called the gut microbiome.

Pneumonia after a blood and marrow transplant

Parents can learn how doctors prevent and treat pneumonia after a blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

Infective endocarditis (IE)

Learn about the prevention and treatment of infective endocarditis, a serious infection of the heart.

Infections and the premature baby

A premature baby is susceptible to infection because their immune system is immature. Read more about infections and the immune system of premature babies.

Infections after a blood and marrow transplant

Information for parents about infections that may occur after a child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

Voriconazole

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

Prebiotics and probiotics for children

Learn how prebiotics and probiotics help keep your gut healthy and which foods are good sources.

Blood counts and blood and marrow transplant

Learn why blood counts are important after your child's blood and marrow transplant.

Common questions and concerns when you receive a transplant organ

Blood, marrow, and the lymphatic system

Learn how blood works, what bone marrow is and how the lymphatic system works inside our bodies.

Caspofungin

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

Bone marrow and the immune system

Parents can learn about bone marrow and the immune system, as they prepare for their child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT)/cellular therapy (CT).

Other considerations during therapy for leukemia

Learn how to safeguard children with leukemia against infection and other precautions they should be taking during treatment.

Drug and alcohol precautions after a kidney transplant

Drug and alcohol precautions after a liver transplant

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.

Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

​Learn what atopic dermatitis is and what you can do to help your child cope.

A teacher's guide to celiac disease

Learn about celiac disease and the strict gluten-free diet and how to best support a child living with celiac disease in order to create an inclusive and safe classroom.