Your child needs to be given a vaccine called haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine. This information sheet explains what haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
This year, it is more important than ever to get a flu shot. Learn about the flu shot and COVID-19, symptoms of flu and flu prevention.
Vaccines help to protect you against many different diseases. Learn about different vaccines and how to keep track of which vaccines you have had.
Read about types of immunizations that are recommended during a child's first year of life and onward.
Join SickKids' therapeutic clown, Fern, as she learns about being a flu fighter with child life specialist, Rachael.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
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.
Learn the signs and symptoms of hepatitis A and how a doctor will help your child if they have hepatitis A and how it can be prevented.
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.
Separate fact from fiction with up-to-date and accurate information on the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
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 vinblastine. This information sheet explains what vinblastine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is an infection that spreads through sexual contact. The HPV vaccine protects against the most common strains of the virus.
Learn which COVID-19 vaccines are available in Canada, and find information on vaccine development, and safety and effectiveness in children.
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 imatinib. This information sheet explains what imatinib 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 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.
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.
Learn how to safeguard children with leukemia against infection and other precautions they should be taking during treatment.
Your child needs to take the medicine called fluorouracil. This information sheet explains what fluorouracil does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Vaccines, like any medicine, can have side effects. Learn about common vaccine side effects and how to treat them.
