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COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
COVID-19 is a serious strain of coronavirus, a large family of viruses that usually cause only mild respiratory diseases, that spreads and infects people easily. The virus that causes COVID-19 is being passed from person to person through droplets of fluid that are coughed or sneezed into the air.
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Spleen Injury
This Helping Hand™ covers spleen injuries. Due to where the spleen is in the body and its size, it can get injured easily. Learn what to expect if your child has a spleen injury.
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Perioral Dermatitis
In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss perioral dermatitis, which is a common dry or bumpy rash that can occur around the mouth, the nose and the eyes. To treat the rash, it is important to stop using any topical steroids. Instead, your child’s doctor may prescribe topical or oral antibiotics.
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Bone Health in Cerebral Palsy
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) and limited weight bearing have a high risk of having fragile bones. This is because bones need activity like walking, running, and jumping to make them strong.
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Oxygen Therapy at Home
The cells in our bodies need oxygen to live. Without enough oxygen, growth and development can slow down. This Helping Hand includes helpful information if your child is prescribed oxygen therapy at home.
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Zika Virus
This Helping Hand™ covers Zika, a disease caused by the Zika Virus. A person becomes infected by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito or by having unprotected sex with an infected person. Symptoms can include fever, rash and joint pain.
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Spinal Fusion
Does your child have scoliosis? Learn more about a spinal fusion to correct the spine.
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Sphincter Pharyngoplasty Surgery
Sphincter pharyngoplasty is a surgery done to help correct velopharyngeal dysfunction, or VPD.
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Wilms' Tumor
This Helping Hand™ covers Wilms' tumor, a cancerous tumor of the kidney. It is thought to be caused by abnormal genes. The tumor may occur at any age, but it is most common in children 1 to 5 years of age.
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Growth Hormone Stimulation Test (Outpatient)
Prepare for your child's growth hormone stimulation test with this Helping Hand.