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Epilepsy: An Overview (Child) [English] Permalink Public

​This factsheet provides an overview about epilepsy. Epilepsy, or seizure disorder, is a general term for a number of different conditions. A child is diagnosed with epilepsy if he or she has two or more unprovoked seizures. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

Meningitis (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Meningitis (say: men-in-JIE-tis) is an infection of the fluid around a person's spinal cord and brain. This fluid is called cerebrospinal fluid or CSF. Meningitis is sometimes called spinal meningitis. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

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Headache (Child) [English] Permalink Public

A headache is a pain in any area of the head. Headaches are more common in teens or older children. Young children may have them too. Most headaches are not a sign of a more serious illness. Viral gastroenteritis is often called "stomach flu," but it is not caused by flu (influenza) viruses. Viral gastroenteritis can be caused by many different viruses, including Rotaviruses, Torovirus, Adenoviruses, Caliciviruses, Astroviruses, and a group of Norwalk-like viruses. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

Substance Use: Safer Smoking [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet has tips on safe crack and crystal use including mouth care, what to expect when using crack or crystal and signs of overdose. (English) Colour

Substance Use: Safer Injecting [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet has tips on safe injecting, what to expect when using crack, cocaine or heroin and signs of overdose. (English) Colour

Substance Use: Overdose Survival Guide [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides information on tips to save a life in the event of overdose. (English) Colour

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Measles (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about measles including signs and symptoms, risks, complications, treatment, prevention, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

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Scarlet Fever (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about scarlet fever including signs and symptoms, tests, treatment, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

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Meningococcal Quadrivalent Vaccines [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information provides an overview about meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines including benefits, and possible reactions. Number 23b. (English)

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https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/sites/default/files/do...

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Meningococcal C Conjugate (Men-C) Vaccine [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information provides an overview about meningococcal C conjugate (Men-C) vaccine including benefits, and possible reactions. Number 23a. (English)

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https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/sites/default/files/do...

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