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      Positron emission tomography (PET) scan before epilepsy surgery

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      Find out how a PET scan helps identify where seizures start in the brain.

      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.

      PET (positron emission tomography) scan and cancer diagnosis

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      A PET scan is a diagnostic test that shows where cancer cells are in the body. Find out how PET scans are done, what to expect during the scan and when you get your results.

      Activity and contact with others after a blood and marrow transplant

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      Learn how your child can minimize infection at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.

      Seasonal allergies

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      Learn about common symptoms and treatments for seasonal allergies.

      Food allergies and travelling

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

      Living with asthma

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      Optimizing your child’s asthma management can help them lead a normal, healthy life. Learn about asthma triggers, exercising with asthma, and asthma management at school.

      Navigating summer camps with celiac disease

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      Attending summer camp with celiac disease may be an exciting but nerve-racking experience for your child. Learn how you can help your child stick to the strict gluten-free diet while they are at camp.

      Dark circles under the eyes

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      Learn about what can cause dark circles under your child's eyes.

      Immunosuppression: Protecting children with weak immune systems

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      If your child has a weak immune system learn how to protect them against infection.

      Anaphylaxis: How to recognize and respond to a severe allergic reaction

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      Anaphylaxis is a severe reaction to an allergen. Learn how to prevent and identify anaphylaxis and how to respond when someone has an anaphlactic reaction.

      Getting around when your child has a hip spica cast

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      Learn about the equipment your child may need to help them get around while they are being treated for developmental dysplasia of the hip, including car seats and vests.

      Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) scan before epilepsy surgery

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      Learn how a SPECT scan helps identify where seizures start in the brain.

      Scans and cancer diagnosis

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      Scans can help your health-care team diagnose cancer, decide what type of treatment is best and see how the cancer is reacting to treatment. Learn about the different types of scans and why you may need one.

      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.

      Tree nut allergy

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      Find out how to help your child manage an allergy to tree nuts such as almonds, pecans, cashews or hazelnuts.

      Sun: Protecting your child's skin

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      Learn how choosing the correct sunscreen and wearing proper clothing can help to protect your child's skin from the sun.

      Eye ointment: How to apply

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      Follow these steps to put eye ointment in your child's eyes.

      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.

      Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)

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      Information for children, adolescents and their families about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a disorder that involves inflammation and swelling of the esophagus.

      Sesame seed allergy

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

      Celiac disease and Halloween: Tips and tricks

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      There is no need for your child to miss out on the excitement that comes with Halloween. Read about common gluten-free treats and fun Halloween activities for children with celiac disease.

      Helping your teen decide about scoliosis surgery

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      The Ottawa personal decision guide can be a useful decision-making tool, which can be used when deciding whether or not to have scoliosis surgery.

      Fish allergy

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

      Seafood allergy

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      Learn which foods your child should avoid if they have a seafood allergy and how you can help your child manage their allergy.

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