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Codeine

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

Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP)

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Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is rare in people with epilepsy. However, it is important to be aware of the risk factors and how to prevent it in your child.

Medications for pain

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Learn about the various medications that are used to treat pain. These include acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opioids, and local and topical anaesthetics.

Death and funeral benefits following a motor vehicle collision

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Death beneﬁts are payable to families to help with the cost of funerals after a motor vehicle collision. Learn about accessing death and funeral benefits in Ontario.

Sudden cardiac death

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Read about sudden cardiac death. It occurs both in people who have a diagnosed heart condition, and in those that never show symptoms and are undiagnosed.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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GERD causes the backwards movement of food and acid from the stomach into the esophagus. Learn how you can help your child manage GERD.

Preventing choking in toddlers and preschoolers

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Understand and prevent the most common causes of choking.

Warning signs and care of sepsis

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Sepsis occurs when an infection spreads to the entire body. Find out what causes sepsis, how it is treated, and when to seek medical attention.

Physical activity: Benefits of exercise for health and wellbeing

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Discover how physical activity can improve your child's physical health, brain function and mood.

Heart conditions and examples of complementary and alternative therapies

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Learn about complementary and alternative therapy for children with heart conditions. Art therapy and aromatherapy are among the therapies discussed.

Somatization: Signs and symptoms

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Somatization is the expression of distress through physical symptoms and results from the mind-body or brain-body connection. Find out how it affects your child's health.

Depression: Treatment with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes

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Find out how different types of psychotherapy and lifestyle changes can help ease depression.

Pharmacogenetic testing: CYP2D6

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Learn about CYP2D6, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.

Heat rash (miliaria)

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Learn about heat rash and how to prevent and treat it.

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1)

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) disease is a genetic disorder that causes muscle stiffness, that over time causes the muscles to become weaker and smaller.

Treatment of brain tumours

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In-depth information on treatment options for different types of brain tumours and brain cancer in children.

Is my child or adolescent feeling stressed about COVID-19?

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Learn how children and adolescents express stress through their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Find some strategies on how you can help your child.

Medulloblastomas

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Medulloblastoma is the most common form of brain cancer among children. Learn more about medulloblastoma symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.

Future health for children with congenital heart defects

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How to effectively ensure that a child with a heart condition will have the best future possible. A healthy diet and avoiding risky behavior are discussed.

Opioids: What you need to know

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Learn about opioid use and overdose, and the steps you can follow to reduce the risks of both prescription and non-medical opioid use.

Suicide in children and teens: Overview

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Suicide can result from many factors. Find out about the leading causes.

Sudden unexpected infant death

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Read about sudden infant deaths while sleeping and about ways parents and caregivers can lower the risk in infants.

Vein of Galen malformation

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A vein of Galen malformation can affect the brain, heart and other organs in the body. Learn what a vein of Galen malformation is, the signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and the treatment options available.

Exercise and physiotherapy for pain management

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Read about exercise and physiotherapy, and how they benefit pain management.

Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome)

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Information for parents about trisomy 18, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.