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      How hospitals support teen independence

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      Your child's paediatric hospital may have resources and processes to help your child prepare to enter the adult health-care system. Learn more about these.

      Travelling when you have a transplant

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      Kidney transplant from a living donor

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      Finding a primary health-care provider

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      Read about tips and tricks for finding a primary health-care provider on your own.

      Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE)

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      Learn about carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) and the precautions that will be taken to prevent the spread of CPE while your child is in the hospital and at home.

      Transitioning to adult health care

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      Read about when you will need to transition to adult care, why this is necessary, and advice from other teens who have made the transition.

      Death and funeral benefits following a motor vehicle collision

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      Death benefits are payable to families to help with the cost of funerals after a motor vehicle collision. Learn about accessing death and funeral benefits in Ontario.

      Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

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      Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that can cause infections ranging from mild to severe. Read about prevention and treatment of MRSA infections.

      Poison information centres in Canada

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      Find contact information for poison centres in Canada. If your child is unconscious, not breathing or is having a seizure, call 911 immediately.  

      Jaundice in newborns

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      Jaundice is a condition that causes the skin and the whites of the eyes to turn yellow. Learn about causes and treatments of jaundice in newborns.

      Pre-surgery for brain tumours

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      An in-depth explanation of brain surgery for a child with a brain tumour. Answers provided by Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.

      Categorizing brain tumours

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      A step-by-step introduction to the different types of childhood brain tumors. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.

      Cancer research and your teenager

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      Learn about ongoing cancer research and your teenager's role in research and clinical trials.

      Hemophilia and travelling abroad

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      Teens living with hemophilia learn practical tips when they are ready to take a trip abroad.

      Canada's Food Guide

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      Discover the foundation for healthy eating with Canada's Food Guide. Learn about Canada’s Food Guide recommendations and how to apply them to your family’s diet.

      Cancer research

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      Find out how cancer research works, what clinical trials are and what role you play in research.

      Finding a primary health-care provider

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      Read about tips and tricks for finding a primary health-care provider for your family.

      Surgery for brain tumours

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      Extensive tips, issues and a detailed description of brain surgery for a child with a brain tumour. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.

      Radon: Reducing your risk at home

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      Learn the facts about radon, what it is, health risks, and practical tips on reducing radon exposure in the home.

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      Congenital cytomegalovirus

      Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) occurs when a fetus is infected with a virus called cytomegalovirus. Learn more about how cCMV happens, the signs and symptoms of cCMV and how it is diagnosed and treated.

      Treatment for scoliosis

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      Find out what type of scoliosis treatment might be needed for particular types of curves with the resource centre created by the Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.

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      E-bicycles, e-scooters and other electronic recreational devices: Safety

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      Battery-operated recreational devices such as e-scooters, e-bicycles and e-skateboards can cause serious injury due to the high speeds at which they travel. Learn more about using these devices safely and when to avoid them.

      Surgical procedures and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      Naloxone

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      This information sheet explains what naloxone (Narcan) does, when it should be used, and how to give it.

      Arthritis associations

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      This page provides information about leading arthritis organizations in Canada.

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