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Burns in Children (Multi-Record landing Page) [English] Permalink Public

Landing page for: burns: household safety and prevention, scald prevention, burn prevention: campfires & fireworks, burns: winter safety, sun: protecting your child's skin, burns: first aid, sunburn, burns: caring for your child at home between outpatient visits, burn injuries: information for parents with a child staying at hospital, burns: caring for your child at home after discharge from hospital, burns: scar managament techniques, burn injuries: helping families cope. (English)

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https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/burns

Cellulitis (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about cellulitis including signs, symptoms, causes, 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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Chickenpox (Varicella) (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about chickenpox including symptoms, 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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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...

Impetigo (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Impetigo (say: im-puh-TIE-go) is a bacterial skin infection. It spreads easily. It is very common in young children, especially babies. Without treatment, impetigo can last for several months. It can develop into something more severe. Audio available. (English)

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

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

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

Suture Removal: How to take out stitches (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Step by step instructions on how to remove stitches (sutures), what to expect, caring for the wound after stitches are removed, and when to get help. (English) Colour

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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Disposing of Needles Safely [English] Permalink Public

Steps to guide safe community disposal of inappropriately discarded needles. (English) Colour