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      Playground safety

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      Learn how to make sure your child stays safe at the playground, playing in the backyard or at a splash pad or wading pool.

      Consumer product safety

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      Every day, parents and caregivers make choices about what products to buy for their children. Learn what to look for to keep your kids safe and to prevent injuries from consumer products. 

      Cystic fibrosis: Physical activity and exercise

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      Physical activity and exercise are important parts of what you can do to manage cystic fibrosis (CF). Learn about activities you can do to improve lung function.

      Epilepsy at school

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      School is a large part of every child’s life. Along with engaging in academic learning, children learn how to communicate, interact and socialize with their teachers and peers at school. Read how to help make a positive learning experience for your child.

      Tooth injury: First aid

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      Read about some of the things you can do if your child has a tooth injury.

      Social and emotional development in school-age children

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      During the school-age years, your child continues to grow socially and emotionally. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

      Physical development in school-age children

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      During the school-age years, your child is acquiring the fundamental skills to lead a healthy life as an adult. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

      Injury prevention

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      Learn how to keep your child safe and prevent them from getting injured whether at home, outside, at school or while playing. Find information about some of the common ways children can get injured, such as from burns, poisons and outdoor hazards.

      Prucalopride

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

      Other late effects after an allogeneic blood and marrow transplant

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      Learn about late term effects after your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

      Visual-motor skills: How to foster in children

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      Read about ways to help a child improve their visual-motor skills.

      How to treat splinters and slivers

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      A splinter, or sliver, is a small fragment of material that has become embedded under the skin. Discover helpful tips to treat splinters.

      How to prevent head injuries in children

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      A guide for parents on preventing head injuries at home and outdoors.

      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.

      Brivaracetam

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

      Liver and spleen injuries: What to do after going home from the hospital

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      Following liver or spleen injury, your child must be very careful to not re-injure themselves. Read about activities to avoid after liver or spleen injury and when to re-visit your child’s health-care provider.

      Leukemia treatment and learning and memory

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      Learn how treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can cause neurocognitive changes in your child, such as learning difficulties.

      Strabismus surgery in children

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      Strabismus (misaligned eye) surgery tightens the weak eye muscles that move the eye or loosens the stronger ones. This helps the eyes line up better. Read what to expect from the surgery.

      Foot and ankle: Idiopathic toe walking

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      Learn stretches and strengthening exercises and about proper shoes to help your child if they walk on their toes beyond three years of age.

      Baby equipment safety

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      Learn how to effectively keep your baby safe when using baby equipment, including change tables, cribs, strollers, carriers/slings, playpens and more.

      Outdoor winter safety: Staying safe during winter activities

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      Information for parents and caregivers on helping kids stay safe while skating, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling or tobogganing.

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      Pedestrian safety for children

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      Find out how to create safe walking routines for your child.

      Safety & the environment

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      Information for parents about indoor and outdoor safety, car and travel safety, and poison prevention. Also find first aid resources including information about animal bites, insect bites and sunburns.

      Biologic agents for JIA

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      Find out about the use of biologic agents in the treatment of JIA including what biologics are, how they work, safety considerations and side effects, and the biologics that are currently available to treat JIA.

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