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Sun safety

Learn about choosing the correct sunscreen, wearing proper clothing and drinking enough fluids to stay safe in the sun.

Sun: Protecting your child's skin

Learn how choosing the correct sunscreen and wearing proper clothing can help to protect your child's skin from the sun.

Staying safe in the sun

Sun exposure during cancer treatment

Your skin is extra sensitive to the sun during chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Find out how you can protect yourself from the sun both during treatment and after.

Eczema: Seasonal changes

Eczema (atopic dermatitis) can be worse in cold, dry weather or when your child is hot and sweaty. Find out how you can help your child.

Thioguanine

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

Skin reactions and radiation

Skin reactions are a common side effect of radiation therapy. Learn tips to help you manage skin reactions and what you should avoid.

Other complications after a liver transplant

Insect bites

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

Other complications after a kidney transplant

Scar management techniques

Scars require an active effort to ensure proper healing. Learn about different scar management techniques available to help manage scars.

Pediazole

Your child needs to take the medicine called pediazole for an infection. This information sheet explains what pediazole does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this med

Pyrazinamide

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

Metolazone

Your child needs to take the medicine called metolazone. This information sheet explains what metolazone does and how it is given. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Sun safety: Sunburn

An easy-to-read guide on sunburns for parents. Learn how to treat and prevent sun-damaged skin.

Depression: Treatment with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes

​Find out how different types of psychotherapy and lifestyle changes can help ease depression.

Scoliosis: Treatment with a spinal brace (spinal orthosis)

A spinal brace holds your child’s spine in place, decreasing the chance that the curve in their spine will get larger as they grow. Learn more about getting fit for, and wearing, a spinal orthosis.

Helmets: How to get your child to wear one

A step-by-step guide for parents on how to fit a safety helmet and encourage a child to wear one.

Tetracycline

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

Furosemide

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

Sulfisoxazole

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

Carbamazepine

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

Naproxen

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

Interferon Beta-1b

This information sheet explains what interferon beta-1b does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects, or problems, your child may have when they receive this medicine.

Fractured clavicle (collarbone)

Learn about a fractured clavicle (collarbone), its treatment and expected recovery timelines.