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Dressing Change: Burns

Your child has been treated for a burn. The dressing (bandage) needs to be changed every day. This will help the burn heal faster and prevent infection.

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Birth Control: Progestin-Only Contraceptive Pills

Progestin-only contraceptive pills are a form of daily birth control that contains the hormone progestin. This method does not contain estrogen. Progestin is much like a hormone made naturally in your body.

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Spinal Tap

A spinal tap or lumbar puncture may be done to remove a small amount of spinal fluid for examination, to give medicine into the spinal canal or to measure the pressure in the spinal canal.

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Getting Ready for Surgery Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction (CCPR)

Learn more about what to expect when getting ready for surgery at the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction.

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Chalasia Scan

If your child is spitting up food or vomiting for unknown reasons, a Chalasia scan can be used to determine the cause.

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HiB Vaccine

Everything you need to know about HIB.

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Bone Marrow Transplant: Isolation Procedures

There are two types of bone marrow transplant isolation procedures: modified and strict. 

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Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease is a common childhood illness caused by a virus. Be aware of symptoms, treatment and prevention to help set your child on course for a speedy recovery.

Pityriasis Rosea

Pityriasis rosea is a common skin problem in children and young adults. It often begins with a large scaly lesion called the “herald patch.”