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.
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.
Your child needs to take the medicine called oseltamivir. This information sheet explains what oseltamivir 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 amantadine. This information sheet explains what amantadine does, how to take it, and what side effects, or problems, your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about benign acute childhood myositis, a condition that causes muscle pain in children with viral infections.
Vaccines help to protect you against many different diseases. Learn about different vaccines and how to keep track of which vaccines you have had.
This page explains the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency (PID), a genetic condition that weakens the immune system.
Information for children with hepatitis B, including what it is and how to live a healthy lifestyle with the virus.
If your child has a weak immune system learn how to protect them against infection.
Stomach flu is an infection that causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Learn the symptoms and treatment of stomach flu.
Hepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver. If you have hepatitis as a child, learn about how you got it and how you can look after yourself.
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.
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.
Most changes in stool are from a diet change, but some may need medical attention. Learn the signs, symptoms and treatments for unusual stool.
Being sick can impact your child's blood sugar levels. Find tips on how to manage diabetes on sick days.
Learn how to use antibiotics appropriately to prevent antibiotic resistance, which can cause antibiotics to be less effective in the future.
Colds are caused by viral infections in the nose and throat. Learn about the causes, duration, prevention and treatment of viral upper respiratory infections.
Otitis media is a middle ear infection caused by a backup of fluid behind the eardrum. Learn the causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment of otitis media.
The best way to prevent transmission of disease is good hand hygiene. Learn about proper hand hygiene and how to teach it to children.
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 clopidogrel. This information sheet explains what clopidogrel does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
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.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of COVID-19, who is at greatest risk, how it is diagnosed and how to prevent spread of the virus.
