Hepatitis C is an infection caused by a virus. This page provides an overview of signs, symptoms, transmission and treatment of hepatitis C.
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.
Hepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver. If you have hepatitis as a child, learn about how you got it and how you can look after yourself.
Hepatitis B is a liver disease. Learn about the causes of hepatitis B and what you need to know about living with hepatitis B.
Information for children with hepatitis B, including what it is and how to live a healthy lifestyle with the virus.
Does your child have autoimmune hepatitis? Learn the facts and how you can help.
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.
Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by a virus. Discover the signs and symptoms, causes and treatment for hepatitis B.
Find information about plasma protein products made from donated blood. Learn about the different products and their uses.
Learn about the different types of sexually transmitted infections and when and how to talk to your child or teen about them.
Read about types of immunizations that are recommended during a child's first year of life and onward.
Find out what to look out for and when to see a doctor if your child has a fever after travelling abroad.
Read about some of the complications that can arise after having scoliosis surgery. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.
How old does someone need to be to get a tattoo? Learn about age restrictions and what else to know before getting a tattoo.
Learn about considerations for discussing body piercings with your teen, including how to identify a trusted piercing studio and how to care for a body piercing.
Treatment to suppress the immune system affects how your child’s body responds to routine immunizations. This guide discusses how to keep your child healthy while taking immune-suppressing treatment.
Your child needs to take the medicine called rituximab. This information sheet explains what rituximab does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about the age restrictions for piercings, how to identify a trusted piercing studio, and about important things to think about before getting a body piercing.
Vaccines help to protect you against many different diseases. Learn about different vaccines and how to keep track of which vaccines you have had.
Learn the answers to some common questions about JIA medications including which vaccinations are safe to take, and the role of complementary and alternative medicines, and how they can affect your child.