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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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Head Lice (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Lice are small, grey, flat, wingless insects that live on the surface of the scalp. An adult louse is 2 mm to 4 mm long.Lice suck blood from the scalp. They survive by staying close to the scalp for food and shelter. Adult lice lay eggs (nits) that stick to the hair shaft. Head lice do not indicate poor hygiene. Head lice actually prefer clean hair and skin. Children with head lice usually have fewer than 20 mature head lice. If they are not treated, lice can live 3 to 4 weeks. An infestation with lice is also called pediculosis. Audio available. (English)

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Hand Hygiene (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Handwashing is the most important thing to do to prevent infection. Proper handwashing with soap, or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, removes bacteria and viruses from the hands. This helps prevent common illnesses like colds, flu, and gastroenteritis. Audio available. (English)

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General Anaesthesia (Child) [English] Permalink Public

General anaesthesia (say: an-iss-THEES-ee-a) is a mix of medicines that helps your child fall into a deep sleep. This means your child will not feel pain or remember the operation. General anaesthesia may be used when your child has an operation, test, or treatment.This information will help you and your child prepare for general anaesthesia. Please read this information carefully and explain it to your child, using words he or she can understand. Knowing what to expect will help your child feel less nervous. You can also contact the pre-anaesthesia clinic to help you and your child prepare. Audio available. (English)

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Gastrostomy Tube (Child) - Multi-Record Landing Page [English] Permalink Public

Landing Page for: Caring For Your Child and Their G-Tube; Changing Your Child's Dressing; Common Problems; Nasogastric Tube (NG Tube). (English)

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Child) [English] Permalink Public

“Reflux” means “backwards movement.” The esophagus is the tube that leads from the mouth to the stomach. So gastroesophageal reflux is the backwards movement of food and acid from the stomach into the esophagus. Burping, and spitting up are common after a baby feeds. Most babies spit up to some degree without discomfort and it usually fades by the first or second year. This is called gastroesophageal reflux(without “disease”). Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when there are symptoms of discomfort, or poor weight gain.Older children and adolescents may also get GERD. Audio available. (English)

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G6PD Deficiency (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) is an enzyme that helps red blood cells to work properly. Some people have less than the usual amount of G6PD in their red blood cells. This is called G6PD deficiency, or favism. Most people with G6PD deficiency have completely normal health, but sometimes it can cause problems. This guide explains the problems G6PD deficiency may cause and what to do if your child has problems. Audio available. (English)

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Tell us about your drinking and voiding patterns (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Learn how to write a diary about your drinking and voiding. This information helps you understand how what you drink and when you drink affects how often you have to void (pee). (English) Colour

Your First Days at Home with Your New Baby (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This Best Beginnings brochure provides information about your first days at home with a new baby including Public Health contact information, when to call a health care provider, and resources available. (English) Colour

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Increasing Breast Milk Supply (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This brochure provides information about increasing milk supply for breastfeeding mothers including Public Health contact information, prescription medication, and how you know if you have enough milk. (English) Colour

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