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Autoimmune hepatitis

Does your child have autoimmune hepatitis? Learn the facts and how you can help.

Other complications after a liver transplant

Hepatitis C

World Hepatitis Day is July 28. Learn about hepatitis C, a virus that affects the liver, and find out how to live with the disease as a teen.

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is an infection caused by a virus. This page provides an overview of signs, symptoms, transmission and treatment of hepatitis C.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a liver disease. Learn about the causes of hepatitis B and what you need to know about living with hepatitis B.

Hepatitis B: Information for children

Information for children with hepatitis B, including what it is and how to live a healthy lifestyle with the virus.

Hepatitis C: Information for children

Hepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver. If you have hepatitis as a child, learn about how you got it and how you can look after yourself.

Hepatitis A

Learn the signs and symptoms of hepatitis A and how a doctor will help your child if they have hepatitis A and how it can be prevented.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by a virus. Discover the signs and symptoms, causes and treatment for hepatitis B.

Addison's disease and diabetes

Addison's disease is a rare autoimmune disease. Learn about the signs and treatment and why it occurs more often in people with type 1 diabetes.

Blood transfusion: Plasma protein products

Find information about plasma protein products made from donated blood. Learn about the different products and their uses.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

​Learn about the different types of sexually transmitted infections and when and how to talk to your child or teen about them.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)

Your child's doctor has prescribed a blood product called intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) for your child. This page explains what IVIG does and how it is given to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they are given IVIG.

Blood tests and JIA

Learn about the various blood tests that are used to either diagnose or rule out JIA. These include a complete blood count, blood culture, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), antinuclear antibody (ANA), rheumatoid factor (RF), and human leukocyte antigen.

Blood tests and JIA

Learn about the various blood tests that are used to either diagnose or rule out JIA. These include a complete blood count, blood culture, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), antinuclear antibody (ANA), rheumatoid factor (RF), and human leukocyte antigen.

Alopecia areata (auto-immune hair loss)

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss. Learn about different types of alopecia areata and possible treatment options.

Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a condition that causes skin and sometimes hair to lose their pigmentation and turn white. Learn about its causes and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS)

Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) occurs when the immune system is overactivated and causes inflammation. Learn about the signs, causes and treatment of MAS.

Health specialties and medications impacted by pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing

Learn about the various health specialties and medications that have established pharmacogenetic (PGx) guidelines to help inform medication prescribing and treatment decisions for your child.

Fever in a returning traveller

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

Liver transplant from a living donor

Immunization schedule for children

Read about types of immunizations that are recommended during a child's first year of life and onward.

Celiac disease

May is Celiac Awareness Month. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and how gluten affects people with celiac disease.

Type 1 diabetes

In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin. Learn the symptoms, causes and how this life-long condition is diagnosed.