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Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about antibiotic associated diarrhea including signs and symptoms, causes, complications, treatment, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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Appendectomy (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Sometimes children experience appendicitis (a swelling of the appendix due to blockage). Removal of the appendix, or an appendectomy, may be required. Audio available. (English)

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Urinary Tract Infection (Child) [English] Permalink Public

You have an infection in your bladder. A bladder infection is also called a urinary tract infection (or UTI). This infection is most often caused by bacteria travelling up the urethra into the bladder. (English)

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Sore Throat and Tonsillitis (Child) [English] Permalink Public

A sore throat is usually a symptom of an illness. Learn possible causes, how long it lasts, and how to take care of your child. Audio available (English)

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Pain After an Operation: Taking Care of Your Child's Pain at Home [English] Permalink Public

​You are taking your child home from the hospital after an operation. Your child will probably feel pain for the first few days at home. This brochure will give you some information about your child's pain. The brochure will also tell you how to care for your child when he is in pain. Audio available. (English)

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Babies: How Can You Tell if Your Baby is Ill? [English] Permalink Public

A change in behaviour is often a sign of illness in babies. If your baby is ill, he may cry more or have a change in activity level. Audio available. (English)

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Flat head syndrome (positional plagiocephaly and brachycephaly): Treatment with a corrective helmet [English] Permalink Public

Plagiocephaly (say: play-gee-o-SEFF-ah-lee) is asymmetry (unevenness) in the shape of a baby's skull. It is also known as "baby flat-head." (English)

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Blocked Tear Ducts (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Tears clean the eyes and keep the surface of the eyes moist. They are a clear fluid that is produced all the time by the tear glands (lacrimal glands) and flows down across the surface of the eye. A tear duct that is blocked stops the flow of tears from the eye down into the nose. It can affect one or both eyes. Audio available. (English)

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Breath-Holding Spells (Child) [English] Permalink Public

A breath-holding spell​ happens when a child holds their breath for a short time, from a few seconds to a couple of minutes. The spells can occur often in a single day or only now and then. Audio available. (English)

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Swollen Lymph Nodes (Child) [English] Permalink Public

There are over 500 lymph nodes, or "glands", in the body. Most lymph nodes are found in groups near the armpit, groin, and neck. They are also found in the chest and abdominal cavities away from the surface of the skin. In general, lymph nodes are the size of a pea. (English)

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