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      Food poisoning: Protecting your family

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      Food poisoning occurs when bacteria, parasites and viruses grow on food. Prevent food poisoning with these tips on handling and storing food properly.

      Diarrhea-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)

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      Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a disease that affects the kidneys and other organs. This page explains what HUS is, how it affects your child, and what to expect during treatment.

      Suicide in children and teens: Overview

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

      The impact of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on parents

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      Learn strategies to cope with the stress and worry of having a child or teenager with JIA.

      Suicide risk in children and teens: Signs and symptoms

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      ​Learn about the range of signs that a child might be at risk of attempting suicide.

      Chronic pain: How to assess in young children

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      Discover the signs of chronic pain in a young child and how chronic pain is assessed in medical settings.

      Getting through the teen years and cancer

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      Find information to help promote independence in your teenager while continuing to help them manage their cancer treatment.

      Food safety basics

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      Learn how to prepare, store and cook food safely to minimize the risk of illness.

      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.

      Chronic pain: How to assess in teens

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      ​Find out how to recognize the signs of chronic pain at home and how chronic pain is assessed in medical settings.

      Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu)

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      Stomach flu is an infection that causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Learn the symptoms and treatment of stomach flu.

      Safe handling of food after transplant

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      Pasteurized food and babies

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      Learn the difference between pasteurized and unpasteurized foods so you can safely feed your baby solids.

      Self-harm in children and teens: Overview

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      A child or teen may turn to self-harm as a way of responding to distress. Find out about the main causes and coping methods.

      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.

      Navigating the school environment with celiac disease

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      Find tips for communicating and collaborating with educators and school staff to create an inclusive and safe learning environment for your child with celiac disease.

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      E-bicycles, e-scooters and other electronic recreational devices: Safety

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      Battery-operated recreational devices such as e-scooters, e-bicycles and e-skateboards can cause serious injury due to the high speeds at which they travel. Learn more about using these devices safely and when to avoid them.

      Staying safe in the sun

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      Ostomy: Day-to-day activities for children aged 1–11 years

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      Learn how an ostomy impacts your child's day-to-day activities and about considerations for protecting the stoma and ostomy pouch.

      Mathematics: How to help your pre-school and school-aged child

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      Learn about the everyday activities, like playing games, you can do with your young child to help develop their math skills.

      Asparaginase

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

      Skeletal dysplasia: An overview

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      Skeletal dysplasia is a term used to describe a group of genetic conditions that cause abnormal formation of bone and cartilage. Growth and other bodily functions may also be affected.

      Ostomy: Day-to-day activities for babies from birth to 12 months

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      Learn how an ostomy impacts your baby's day-to-day activities and about considerations for protecting the stoma and ostomy pouch.

      Chronic pain: Effective parenting for young children

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      ​Find out how you can use effective parenting strategies to support the 3Ps of pain management for your young child with chronic pain.

      Hereditary spherocytosis

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      Learn about hereditary spherocytosis, how it is diagnosed, treated, and what the potential complications are for people living with the condition.

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