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Allergies (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Allergies occur when you come in contact with something your body is sensitive to. Allergic reactions can be caused by food, drugs, infections, insect bites, animals, things you breathe and skin contact with irritants such as cosmetics or soaps. Audio available. (English)

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Hives in Children [English] Permalink Public

Hives are raised, itchy, red bumps (swellings) on the skin. They can be of different sizes and can appear anywhere on your child’s body. This factsheet provides an overview on hives including symptoms, causes, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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

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Ampicillin or Amoxicillin Rash: Caring for Your Child's Rash [English] Permalink Public

Some children develop a skin irritation while taking ampicillin and amoxicillin arepenicillin antibiotics. These are ampicillin or amoxicillin rashes. They can happen any time while taking the medicine. This factsheet provides an overview including signs and symptoms, causes, risks, complications, treatment, prevention and when to seek medical assistance. (English)

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

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Anaphylaxis (Child) [English] Permalink Public

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

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

Caring for Your Wound Using RENASYS™ GO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This therapy is a way of treating your wound. It works by creating a vacuum effect (negative pressure) on the surface of your wound. Before you leave the hospital, a nurse teaches you how to look after your wound and the machine. (English) Colour

Scald Prevention (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Hot liquids are the major cause of burn injuries in young children It is important for us to keep our children safe. Burn injuries are preventable. This information will help you prepare your child for his test or treatment. It describes what sedation is, what happens when your child gets sedation, and how to care for your child after the test or treatment. (English)

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

Eczema (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview of what eczema is, how it is diagnosed, skin care, medicines and other treatments, and when you should see your doctor. Audio available. (English)

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

Eczema: Coping with Eczema (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview of what eczema is, coping as a family and role of youur health professional. (English)

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

Eczema: School & Activities (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview of what eczema is, Eczema at day care and school, and physical activities and playing. Audio available. (English)

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

Eczema: Seasonal Changes (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview of what eczema is, how eczema may behave in the colder months and warmer months. Audio available. (English)

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