Treatment to suppress the immune system affects how your child’s body responds to routine immunizations. This guide discusses how to keep your child healthy while taking immune-suppressing treatment.
If your child has a weak immune system learn how to protect them against infection.
This page explains the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency (PID), a genetic condition that weakens the immune system.
Learn how to safeguard children with leukemia against infection and other precautions they should be taking during treatment.
Learn about tetanus, a life-threatening infection. Updated immunizations in children and adults can prevent tetanus.
Learn about blood and marrow transplants, for a child with an immune deficiency.
Learn about RSV immunizations and how they can protect individuals from respiratory infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
This year, it is more important than ever to get a flu shot. Learn about the flu shot and COVID-19, symptoms of flu and flu prevention.
Vaccines help to protect you against many different diseases. Learn about different vaccines and how to keep track of which vaccines you have had.
Learn about the different parts of the male and female reproductive systems, including the proper terminology for reproductive organs and genitals.
Hepatitis B is a liver disease. Learn about the causes of hepatitis B and what you need to know about living with hepatitis B.
An overview of immunization for children who have not been fully immunized according to the standard schedule.
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.
Information on cold sores (herpes simplex): what they are, common signs and symptoms, causes, complications and how to treat.
Find information about plasma protein products made from donated blood. Learn about the different products and their uses.
Learn which COVID-19 vaccines are available in Canada, and find information on vaccine development, and safety and effectiveness in children.
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is an infection that spreads through sexual contact. The HPV vaccine protects against the most common strains of the virus.
An overview of the signs, symptoms, treatments and medical options for canker sores.
Learn about signs and symptoms of mumps and how to manage it in your child.
An overview of the signs, symptoms, causes and treatment of the fungal skin infection tinea versicolor.
JIA can occur in young people, up to age 16. Discover the differences in arthritis between young people and adults, how common arthritis is in young people, and how it can affect the joints.
Your child needs to be given a vaccine called haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine. This information sheet explains what haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
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.
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