Learn about rubella (German measles) and how it can be prevented.
Learn about different types and possible signs and symptoms of heart conditions in children.
Learn about signs and symptoms of mumps and how to manage it in your child.
Read about types of immunizations that are recommended during a child's first year of life and onward.
22q11DS is a genetic condition with a wide range of symptoms. Learn about some of the more common medical features of 22q11DS.
This page explains the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency (PID), a genetic condition that weakens the immune system.
Your child needs to take the medicine called bleomycin. This information sheet explains what bleomycin 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 vincristine. This information sheet explains what vincristine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn the answers to some common questions about JIA medications including which vaccinations are safe to take, and the role of complementary and alternative medicines, and how they can affect your child.
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.
Your child needs to take the medicine called topotecan. This information sheet explains what topotecan does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about the safety of vaccines, their side effects, how they are given and what they protect your child against.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cladribine. This information sheet explains what cladribine does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Measles is an infection caused by a highly contagious virus. Learn the symptoms and causes of measles and how it can be prevented.
Vaccines help to protect you against many different diseases. Learn about different vaccines and how to keep track of which vaccines you have had.
Your child needs to take the medicine called teniposide. This information sheet explains what teniposide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
A teacher's guide to congenital heart defects. Learn what you can do to help and what to expect if one of your students has a congenital heart defect.
Learn about the definition of and the causes and medical conditions associated with prematurity.
If your child has a weak immune system learn how to protect them against infection.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cytarabine. This information sheet explains what cytarabine 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 antithymocyte globulin. This information sheet explains what antithymocyte globulin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
