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      RSV immunizations

      Health A-Z

      Learn about RSV immunizations and how they can protect individuals from respiratory infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

      Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

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      RSV is a virus that infects the lungs and airways and causes respiratory illness, especially in children. Learn how you can help your child if they have RSV.

      Immunization schedule for children

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      Read about types of immunizations that are recommended during a child's first year of life and onward.

      Bronchiolitis

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      Bronchiolitis is an infection of the lungs caused by a virus that most children will get by the time they are two. Usually, it is not a serious illness and goes away within seven to 10 days. Cough associated with bronchiolitis can last for a few weeks.

      Palivizumab

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

      Chronic lung disease of prematurity

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      Learn about the common causes of chronic lung disease in premature babies and the ways to diagnose and treat it.

      Viral respiratory infection

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      Viral respiratory infection is a general term for lung and airway infections. Read about different viruses that can cause viral respiratory infections and treatment options.

      What to do if your child gets sick before surgery

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      If your child becomes sick before surgery, the surgery may need to be rescheduled. Learn about why it is important that your child is well before surgery. 

      Effective management of diabetes care at home

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      Proper diabetes care at home includes sharing responsibility and creating and maintaining a routine. Find out how to do this in a way that works for your family.

      Home hemodialysis for a child

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      Learn what is involved in performing home hemodialysis and how it can benefit your child.

      Caring for your child at home after brain tumour surgery

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      In-depth information concerning steps after your child's brain surgery, including going home and medication.

      Scoliosis: At home

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      This page is an introduction to the At Home section of the scoliosis resource centre. It touches on building back your teen's food intake after scoliosis surgery, going back to school, and getting back to normal.

      Home safety: Fall prevention

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      Learn how to prevent falls from occurring in your home, including how to spot common causes of falls and how to fall-proof your home.  

      Caring for your child at home after a blood and marrow transplant

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      Learn about your child's care at home, after a blood and marrow transplant.

      Factors to consider when leaving home

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      Discover some of the factors you might consider before deciding to leave home.

      Dialysis options: How they compare

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      Use this quick reference guide to help you decide between home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or in-hospital dialysis.

      Epilepsy: How to keep your child safe inside and outside the home

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      Read about keeping a child with epilepsy safe at home, at school and with friends.

      Chemotherapy as an outpatient

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      Find out what happens when you receive chemotherapy as an outpatient, either in the hospital or taking medications at home.

      Myelogram: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

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      Learn how to how to care for your child at home after a myelogram.

      Nephrectomy: Caring for your child at home

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      Nephrectomy is an operation to remove one of your child's kidneys. Learn how to take care of your child at home after the operation.

      Going home after a blood and marrow transplant

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      Learn how to care for your child at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.

      Taking care of your child at home after hypospadias surgery

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      This page describes several key phases of care at home after your child’s hypospadias surgery.

      Your emotions: At home after scoliosis surgery

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      When it is time to go home following your scoliosis surgery you may feel nervous or afraid. Learn about some coping techniques that may help you.

      Thyroid biopsy/FNA: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

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      Learn how to care for your child at home after a thyroid biopsy/fine needle aspiration (FNA).

      Giving parenteral nutrition (PN) at home

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      Learn about the mixture of nutrients in parenteral nutrition (PN) and how to provide your child PN at home.

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