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Wound care (Child) [English] Permalink Public

How was the wound repaired? Caring for a wound with stitches (regular or dissolving) or staples; Washing the wound;Bathing; Removing stitches or staples; Caring for a wound treated with glue; Caring for your child’s wound treated with adhesive strips (Steri-strips); When to see a doctor; Taking care of your child’s scar after the wound has healed; Key points. Audio availble. (English)

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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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Typhoid Fever (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection. Children can become very sick or even die without treatment. Typhoid fever is common in countries with poor sanitation. The disease is rare in the developed world. Audio available. (English)

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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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Pain After an Operation: Taking Care of Your Child's Pain at Home [English] Permalink Public

​You are taking your child home from the hospital after an operation. Your child will probably feel pain for the first few days at home. This brochure will give you some information about your child's pain. The brochure will also tell you how to care for your child when he is in pain. Audio available. (English)

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Babies: How Can You Tell if Your Baby is Ill? [English] Permalink Public

A change in behaviour is often a sign of illness in babies. If your baby is ill, he may cry more or have a change in activity level. Audio available. (English)

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Stomach Flu (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Viral Gastroenteritis (say: GAS-tro-enter-EYE-tis) is the inflammation of the stomach and small and large intestines. Viral gastroenteritis means the inflammation is caused by infection with a virus. It often causes vomiting (throwing up) or diarrhea. 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. (English)

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Temperature Taking (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Children often feel warm to the touch when they have a fever, but putting your hand to your child's forehead is not enough to find out if your child has a fever. To confirm that your child has a fever, use a thermometer to measure your child's body temperature. There are several ways to do this. (English)

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

Landing Page for: Abnormal-Looking Stool; Anal Fissure; Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea; Appendicitis; Celiac Disease; Colic; Congenital Malformations of the Gastrointestinal Tract; Constipation; Constipation and Diarrhea in Newborns; Cystic Fibrosis (CF;) Diarrhea; Diarrhea-Associated Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS); Food Allergies; Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease; Gastrointestinal Infections in Babies; Hepatitis A; Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD); Intestinal Parasites; Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Nutrition; Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC); Pyloric Stenosis; Sensitive Gag Reflex: Transition to Textured Foods; Soiling; Spitting Up and Vomiting; Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu); Vomiting. (English)

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