Learn how acetaminophen and ibuprofen can be used to help make your child more comfortable and bring down their fever.
Your child needs to take the medicine called acetaminophen (Tylenol or Tempra). This information sheet explains what acetaminophen does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
If your child needs acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever or pain relief, your health-care provider can help you choose the right product for them.
Most children have at least some pain after an operation, which is called post-operative pain. Learn about relieving a child's post-operative pain at home.
Learn about benign acute childhood myositis, a condition that causes muscle pain in children with viral infections.
Learn about IgA vasculitis (previously known as Henoch-Schönlein purpura), a condition that can cause inflammation of small blood vessels in the skin, joints, kidneys and bowel.
Learn which medicines children with leukemia should avoid and what you should discuss with their doctor or pharmacist about medication.
A fever can be a sign that the body is fighting an infection. Learn how to properly care for your baby, toddler or child with a fever.
Learn about causes and treatment of chest pain in children.
Learn how to care for your child at home after a PICC removal.
Information about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of periodic fever adenitis pharyngitis aphthous ulcer (PFAPA) syndrome.
Many of the most common poisons are items that can be found around the house. Learn about the top 10 most common types of poison exposures across all ages and for children younger than six years old.
Learn about the various medications that are used to treat pain. These include acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opioids, and local and topical anaesthetics.
Read about pain management for children who have had heart surgery.
Minor ankle injuries, such as ankle sprains or minor fractures to the fibula, are common in childhood. These injuries tend to heal quickly. Learn more about minor ankle injuries and their treatment.
Learn about the symptoms of Parvovirus B19 infection in children, which is also called fifth disease or erythema infectiosum.
This page give advice on how to relieve a child's pain at home.
Information about signs, symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of muscle strain.
Learn how to properly care for your child at home after endovascular laser treatment.
Your child may have a headache for a number of different reasons. Find out what these are and what you can do to help alleviate the pain.
Learn how to care for your child at home after a port removal.
Learn how to care for your child at home after a lumbar puncture.
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.
Read about pain management. Children show pain differently, depending on age. Ideas for comforting children of all ages are included.
Discover how to use the 3P approach to manage cancer-related pain in children.
