Learn how to treat and prevent nosebleeds in children.
Teens living with hemophilia can learn how to watch out for nose bleeds and blood in the urine.
Information for parents about bleeding, a possible complication which may occur after a child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
Teens living with hemophilia can find out what happens during a bleed. Learn about the symptoms of a bleed.
Learn about rivaroxaban, a blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots in children. Includes use, dosing, side effects and safety tips.
Your child needs to take the medicine called tinzaparin. This information sheet explains what tinzaparin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called warfarin. This information sheet explains what warfarin does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called desmopressin. This information sheet explains what desmopressin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called enoxaparin. This information sheet explains what enoxaparin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about dabigatran, a blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots in children. Includes use, dosing, side effects and safety tips.
Learn about apixaban, a blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots in children. Includes use, dosing, side effects and safety tips.
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Health games and videos for kids.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
30 minutes; Ages 8–13
Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.
2:19; Ages 4–8
Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.
2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
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