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Ear Surgery (Child) - Multi-Record Landing Page [English] Permalink Public

Landing page for:Cochlear Implant, Mastoidectomy to Treat Cholesteatoma or Ear Infection, Myringotomy and Ear Tubes: Care at Home After the Procedure, Tympanoplasty: Fixing a Hole in Your Child's Eardrum. (English)

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https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Search/Pages/AKHRes...

Electroencephalogram - EEG (Child) [English] Permalink Public

​This factsheet provides an overview about electroencephalogram (EEG). Cells in the brain use low levels of electricity to communicate with each other. An electroencephalogram (EEG) measures this electricity over time. Audio available. (English)

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

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...

Fifth Disease (Child) [English] Permalink Public

​This factsheet provides an overview about fifth disease including signs, symptoms, complications, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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

Eye Drops: How to Give Eye Drops to a Child [English] Permalink Public

​Your child's doctor prescribed eye drops for your child's eyes. Eye drops are medicine. This page explains how to give your child eye drops. Audio available. (English)

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

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Fast Foods: Better Choices (Child) [English] Permalink Public

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s likely unrealistic to say you’ll never eat fast food or restaurant food again. However, you can still lead a healthy lifestyle and occasionally eat out at the same time. The more you know about the food that goes into your body, the better choices you’ll be able to make. Audio available. (English)

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

Febrile Seizures - Convulsions Caused by Fever (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Your child has reacted strongly to a fever by having a seizure. This information explains what to do if your child has a febrile seizure. Audio available. (English)

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

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus - MRSA (Child) [English] Permalink Public

MRSA is a type of bacteria (germ). MRSA stands for "methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus." Staphylococcus aureus is often shortened to Staph. aureus. Staph. aureus is a germ that is often found on the skin. It does not usually make people ill. When Staph. aureus does cause an infection, it usually affects the skin. It can cause boils, infected cuts, and other skin infections. MRSA is a special type of Staph. aureus. It is resistant to many antibiotics, including methicillin. This means that methicillin and some other antibiotics do not get rid of MRSA if you take them. Audio available. (English)

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

Influenza (Flu): An Overview (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about influenza including symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Audio available. (English)

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

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

Landing page for: Ankle Fractures, Minor, Cast Care Video: How to Care for Your Child's Cast, Elbow Fracture, Forearm Fracture, Fractured Clavicle (Collarbone), Lower Leg Fracture, Upper Arm (Humerus) Fracture, Wrist Fracture. (English)

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https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/fracture