Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.
Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.
There are certain preparatory steps that must be followed prior to having surgery. Learn about some things to avoid leading up to an operation for scoliosis.
Sexuality is a healthy and normal part of life. Find out what sexuality is, how it is impacted by cancer and what you need to know to make safer choices about sex.
Learn about sexuality and how it can be impacted by a cancer diagnosis and treatment. You can also find information on making safer choices about sex.
Amenorrhea is the prolonged absence of a menstrual period. Learn about amenorrhea, possible causes and how it can be treated.
Dysmenorrhea (painful period cramps) is the most common symptom reported by teens during their periods. Learn about the types of dysmenorrhea, symptoms and how it can be treated.
Information on HIV for teens including how people get HIV, managing HIV, disclosure and transitioning to adult health care.
Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a condition where the arteries connected to the heart are in the wrong spot. Learn about the diagnosis, treatment and what you can expect in the future.
Teens living with hemophilia can learn helpful tips on how to access care in case of an emergency.
Find information to help support your teen (12 to 18 years of age) with intestinal failure transition through developmental ages and stages.
Learn about the specialists who will be part of your care prior to, during and after your transplant.
Learn how to prevent and treat heat-related illness in children and teens who exercise in hot and humid conditions.
Learn about how to help children and teens with chronic pain cope during the COVID-19 pandemic, and which medications are used to treat chronic pain.
Listen to what other teens have to say about the impact of cancer on lifestyle and making healthy choices now and in the future.
Learn about tetanus, a life-threatening infection. Updated immunizations in children and adults can prevent tetanus.
This page gives an overview of how to help your teen with arthritis take control of their arthritis. It leads to pages on how to help your teen learn to manage own health care.
Your child needs to take the medicine called ganciclovir. This information sheet explains what ganciclovir does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Find out how you can use comfortable positions and distractions with your child to ease pain from needle pokes.
Teens living with hemophilia can find out what happens during a bleed. Learn about the symptoms of a bleed.
Enthesitis-related arthritis is a type of childhood arthritis. Learn about how it is treated, how exercise helps, and how to maintain a normal lifestyle.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cephalexin. This information sheet explains what cephalexin does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
