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      Spider bites and scorpion stings

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      How to avoid, recognize and treat spider bites and scorpion stings.

      Animal bites: First aid

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      Learn how to properly care for your child if they have been bitten or scratched by an animal.

      Avoiding mosquito bites and related diseases after a transplant

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      Insect bites

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      Discover how to recognize, treat and prevent insect bites, bee and wasp stings, and when to seek medical attention.

      Cellulitis

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      Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of this serious skin infection.

      Impetigo

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      Impetigo is a common skin infection that is caused by bacteria. Learn what to look for, and what you and your doctor can do to care 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.

      Tips for language development at 18 months

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      Information and tips to help parents and caregivers develop their child’s language at 18 months of age.

      Celiac disease and Halloween: Tips and tricks

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      There is no need for your child to miss out on the excitement that comes with Halloween. Read about common gluten-free treats and fun Halloween activities for children with celiac disease.

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      Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation

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      Find out why skin can sometimes change colour after inflammation or trauma and how to manage it.

      Summer safety tips

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      Check out tips to keep your family safe while playing in the sun or water, preparing a summer feast or exploring nature.

      Plant safety

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      An overview of poisonous plants.

      Speech and language development from ages 0 to 3

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      Find out how a child’s speech and language skills usually develop by age 3 and what you can do to support speech and language development.

      Tips for developing language at 3 years

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      Information and tips to help parents and caregivers develop their child’s language at 3 years of age.

      Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Overview

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      Discover the causes and rates of post-traumatic stress disorder in children and teens.

      Anaphylaxis: How to recognize and respond to a severe allergic reaction

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      Anaphylaxis is a severe reaction to an allergen. Learn how to prevent and identify anaphylaxis and how to respond when someone has an anaphlactic reaction.

      Lyme disease

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      Learn how to prevent, recognize and treat Lyme disease.

      Halloween safety

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      Halloween is a time for dressing up, eating candy, carving pumpkins and decorating homes. Learn how to make it safe as well as fun.

      Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: Eight month visit

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      Recommendations for babies who have spent time in the NICU or CCCU to help improve neurodevelopment at eight months.

      Esophageal atresia or tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) repair: How to help your child with eating

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      Find out how to help your child with swallowing food after EA/TEF repair.

      Other considerations during therapy for leukemia

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      Learn how to safeguard children with leukemia against infection and other precautions they should be taking during treatment.

      Fever in a returning traveller

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      Find out what to look out for and when to see a doctor if your child has a fever after travelling abroad.

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      Speech and language development between ages 3 and 5

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      Find out how a child’s speech and language skills usually develop between the ages of 3 and 5 years, when to be concerned and what you can do to support communication development.

      CFTR modulators: Diet and lifestyle modifications

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      When taking CFTR modulators is it important to take them with fat. You may also need to make other changes to your diet when taking CFTR modulators.

      How to support your child after a dog bite

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      When a child experiences a dog bite it can impact them and their families. Find out what to expect after a dog bite and how to support your child.

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