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Hives (urticaria)

An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of hives — the raised, itchy, red swellings that can appear on the skin.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for JIA

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are typically used as first-line treatment of JIA. Learn about the different NSAIDs available and their potential side effects.

Ampicillin or amoxicillin rash: Caring for your child's rash

An overview of ampicillin or amoxicillin rash including the symptoms, causes and treatment options.

Granisetron

Your child needs to take the medicine called granisetron. This information sheet explains what granisetron 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.

Insect bites

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

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for JIA

Rituximab

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

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

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.

Cefaclor

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

Procedure for allogeneic blood and marrow transplants

Learn what happens during your child's allogeneic stem cell transplant.

The autologous transplant procedure

Learn what happens during your child's autologous blood and marrow transplant (BMT) procedure.

Cefixime

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

Allergies

Read about what allergies are, types of allergens, the signs and symptoms of allergies and how to respond to an allergic reaction.

Asparaginase

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

Amoxicillin

Your child needs to take the medicine called amoxicillin. This information sheet explains what amoxicillin does, how to give 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.

Metoclopramide

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

Levocarnitine

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

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.

Piperacillin and Tazobactam

Your child needs to take the medicine called piperacillin/tazobactam. You may hear it called, Pip-Tazo. This information sheet explains what Pip-Tazo does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Magnesium supplement

Your child needs to take magnesium supplements. This information sheet explains what magnesium does, how to take it and what side effects or problems your child may have while taking it.

Allopurinol

Your child needs to take the medicine called allopurinol. This information sheet explains what allopurinol 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.

Caspofungin

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

Topiramate

Your child needs to be given a medicine called topiramate. This information sheet explains what topiramate does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take topiramate.

Nutrition as your baby gets older

An in-depth list of recommended foods for older babies. Healthy choices of nutritious foods are provided, and allergenic foods are discussed.