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      Hemophilia and alcohol

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      Teens living with hemophilia can learn about alcohol and how to drink responsibly.

      Alcohol

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      Learn about alcohol and the associated health risks. Knowing the short- and long-term effects can help you make decisions about using alcohol.

      Drinking and drugs during cancer treatment

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      Learn facts about what happens to your body when you take drugs or drink alcohol, and how they can impact your health both on and off treatment.

      Lifestyle choices and hemophilia

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      Teens living with hemophilia can learn tips on how to balance lifestyle choices while managing their health.

      Hepatitis A

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      Learn the signs and symptoms of hepatitis A and how a doctor will help your child if they have hepatitis A and how it can be prevented.

      Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

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      ​September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.

      Alcohol, cannabis and celiac disease: What you need to know

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      Learn the effects that alcohol and cannabis can have on your body and what you need to know about using these substances when you have celiac disease.

      Nasal polypectomy: Removing nasal polyps

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      Nasal polyps are growths in the nose that impair breathing. Learn about nasal polypectomy, the surgical removal of nasal polyps and recovery after surgery.

      Port

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      A port provides a comfortable, convenient way to receive medications such as chemotherapy, IV nutrition and fluids, and from which to have blood samples taken. Learn about this procedure.

      Iron deficiency anemia and protein-losing enteropathy related to excessive milk intake

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      Milk is part of a healthy diet. But too much milk can lead to low levels of iron in the blood and some children can lose protein from the gut.

      Liver biopsy using image guidance

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      Learn what a liver biopsy is, why it is required and how to prepare your child for the procedure.

      Thrill-seeking and risky behaviour in teenagers

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      Find out how to help your teen to stay healthy and properly manage their diabetes as they learn to navigate adolescence.

      Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for scoliosis

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      An MRI may be used to assess spines with scoliosis. Find out more about MRI procedures as well as when and why they are used.

      Your fluid needs after a kidney transplant

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      Thyroid biopsy/FNA using image guidance

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      Learn what a thyroid biopsy is and why it is done. Also find information about what will happen to your child before, during and after the procedure.

      Tattoos

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      How old does someone need to be to get a tattoo? Learn about age restrictions and what else to know before getting a tattoo.

      Choanal atresia: Unilateral

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      In unilateral choanal atresia only one side of the nasal passage is blocked by bone or soft tissue. Learn what happens during surgery and how to take care of your child at home.

      Constipation and soiling (encopresis) in children

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      Find out about what causes constipation and soiling and how you can help your child with diet, toilet routines and medications.

      Invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS)

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      Invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS) is a serious infection that occurs when bacteria called group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GAS) spread to different organs in the body.

      Lead poisoning

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      An overview of the symptoms, causes, treatment options and prevention of lead poisoning.

      Teeth: Dental care for children

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      This World Oral Health Day (March 20), learn how to keep your child's teeth and gums healthy and prevent tooth decay.

      Nutrition and feeding consultants for patients with congenital heart disease

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      Read about various nutrition and feeding consultants, such as dietitians and lactation consultants, who work to ensure that babies and children with heart conditions receive proper nutrition.

      Influenza (flu): An overview

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      This year, it is more important than ever to get a flu shot. Learn about the flu shot and COVID-19, symptoms of flu and flu prevention.

      Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

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      RSV is a virus that infects the lungs and airways and causes respiratory illness, especially in children. Learn how you can help your child if they have RSV.

      Hepatitis C

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      World Hepatitis Day is July 28. Learn about hepatitis C, a virus that affects the liver, and find out how to live with the disease as a teen.

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