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

Safe Skin-to-Skin Cuddling [English] Permalink Public

This brochure contains information about skin to skin contact and how this helps a baby breastfeed, stabilize his body systems, and brain development. (English) Colour

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Asthma (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Asthma is a condition that affects your child’s lungs. The most common signs of asthma are wheezing, coughing, and trouble catching your breath. These signs can also occur with other health problems. Therefore, at first, it might be difficult for your doctor to make a diagnosis of asthma, espe­cially in babies and young children. (English)

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Minor ankle injuries (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about ankle sprains including signs, symptoms, treatment, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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Blood Work: Helping Your Child Get Ready [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an information on blood work and how to prepare your child for blood work. Audio available. (English)

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

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Bronchiolitis (Child) [English] Permalink Public

An overview of bronchiolitis including signs and symptoms, treatment, prevention and when to seek medical attention. Audio available. Multiple languages available. (English)

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Chest Pain in Children [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview on chest pain including causes, signs, tests, treatment and when to contact a health care provider. Audio available. (English)

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Echocardiogram (Child) [English] Permalink Public

​This factsheet provides an overview about echocardiogram including getting ready for an echocardiogram, what will happen during the echocardiogram, and helping your child prepare for the echocardiogram. Audio available. (English)

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Fever in Babies and Children [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about fevers including causes, treatment, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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Circumcision: Caring for Your Child at Home After the Procedure (Child, Male) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about circumcision including general care after circumcision, pain management, and when to see medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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