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Dehydration (Child) [English] Permalink Public
This factsheet provides an overview about dehydration including signs, symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)
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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...Body Cast (Hip Spica): Caring for Your Child's Cast [English] Permalink Public
A hip spica is a special type of cast that helps keep hip joints and/or the thigh in place. Audio available. Your child may need a hip spica or body cast in the following situations: to keep the ends of a broken bone (fracture) together so they can heal correctly to prevent a body part from moving after a surgery to correct a deformity like club foot or a hip displacement (English)
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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...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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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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Listeriosis [English] Permalink Public
HealthLinkBC Health File information about listeriosis including symptoms, who is at higher risk, and if you are at risk, how you can you protect yourself. Number 75. (English)
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Information for families and caregivers on children's fever and pain medication [English] Permalink Public
Community and hospital pharmacies all over Canada are working with manufacturers, distributors, federal, provincial, and territorial governments, and others to address the current supply challenges affecting pediatric formulations of fever and pain medication. This tip sheet was developed in collaboration with health-care providers to offer guidance on when and how to use these products, and when you should speak with a health-care professional for advice. (English)
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This infographic shares information on sepsis and the symptoms. (English)
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