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Clean Hands Protect Your Baby [English] Permalink Public

This is a one page handout that is intended for parents of infants in the NICU to communicate the importance of hand hygiene in keeping their baby safe. (English) Colour

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Hazardous Drugs and Fluids at Home (Group 2 Drugs) – A guide for parents [English] Permalink Public

There are medicines that can be helpful for treating an illness, but can be harmful if it touches your skin. We call these hazardous drugs. Follow these instructions on how to care for yourself and your baby while they are taking a hazardous drug. (English) Colour

Hazardous Drugs and Fluids at Home (Group 1 Drugs) – A guide for parents [English] Permalink Public

There are medicines that can be helpful for treating an illness, but can be harmful if it touches your skin. We call these hazardous drugs. Follow these instructions on how to care for yourself and your baby while they are taking a hazardous drug. (English) Colour

Ampicillin or Amoxicillin Rash: Caring for Your Child's Rash [English] Permalink Public

Some children develop a skin irritation while taking ampicillin and amoxicillin arepenicillin antibiotics. These are ampicillin or amoxicillin rashes. They can happen any time while taking the medicine. This factsheet provides an overview including signs and symptoms, causes, risks, complications, treatment, prevention and when to seek medical assistance. (English)

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

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Abscess Drainage: Caring for your child at home after the procedure (Child) [English] Permalink Public

​Your child has had an abscess drained. This factsheet explains how to look after your child at home after the procedure, and when to call for help. Audio available. (English)

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

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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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Burn Injuries: Helping Families Cope (Child) [English] Permalink Public

When your child suffers a burn injury, you and your family may experience emotional, social and financial stress. This pamphlet gives answers to some common questions you may have about how to cope with the stress of your child’s initial stages of burn treatment. Audio available. (English)

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

Scald Prevention (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Hot liquids are the major cause of burn injuries in young children It is important for us to keep our children safe. Burn injuries are preventable. This information will help you prepare your child for his test or treatment. It describes what sedation is, what happens when your child gets sedation, and how to care for your child after the test or treatment. (English)

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

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

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

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