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Kids Health Information : Beta thalassaemia
Beta thalassaemia. Thalassaemia (thall-a-seem-ee-ah) is a group of blood disorders affecting the production of haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is the part of the blood which carries oxygen around the body. Thalassaemia is the most common inherited blood
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Gastroenterology and Hepatology;Feeding and Nutrition;Haematology and Oncology
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Beta_thalassaemia/
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Kids Health Information : Kallmann syndrome
Kallmann syndrome. Kallmann syndrome is a condition where the body does not make enough of a hormone called gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH). The role of GnRH is to stimulate the testicles in males and the ovaries in females, to make sex
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Diabetes and Endocrinology
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Kallmann_syndrome/
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Kids Health Information : Migraine headache
Migraine headache. Migraine headaches (migraines) are a type of severe headache, which is often felt on one side of the head. Some children get migraines every now and then, while others get them more than once a week. Migraines tend to run in the
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Ear, Nose and Throat;Pain;Neurology;Emergency Care
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Migraine_headache/
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Kids Health Information : Sepsis
Sepsis. Sepsis is when your child's immune system causes widespread inflammation in response to a serious infection. Children have many infections every year and most do not cause sepsis however any infection can cause sepsis if it is severe enough.
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Neonatology;Emergency Care
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Kids Health Information : Allergic and anaphylactic reactions
Allergic and anaphylactic reactions. Allergic reactions are common in children. They happen when the immune system reacts to something in the environment that is normally harmless, such as food proteins, pollens or dust mites. Allergic reactions
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Allergy and Immunology;Respiratory
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Allergic_and_anaphylactic_reactions/
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Kids Health Information : Measles
Measles. Measles is a viral infection that causes a fever and a distinctive rash on the body. Measles is highly contagious and is spread easily through droplets from coughing and sneezing. In Australia, the MMR vaccination is given to all children
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Allergy and Immunology;Infectious Diseases
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Kids Health Information : Midline
Midline. What is a midline? A midline is a thin tube that is inserted into a vein in the arm. One end of the midline can be seen on the outside of your child’s body, with the other end sitting in a vein in the arm. Why does my child need a midline
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Emergency Care
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Kids Health Information : Scabies
Scabies. Scabies is a very itchy rash caused by a small, eight-legged mite called Sarcoptes scabiei, which burrows into the skin. Scabies is usually spread by close, prolonged skin-to-skin contact (e.g. holding hands), and is common in school-aged
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Allergy and Immunology
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Kids Health Information : Safety: Bath time
Safety: Bath time. Bath time is an essential part of caring for a child and is often part of the daily routine. However, there are a number of bathroom hazards, including risk of drowning, risk of scalds, electrical appliances and potential poisons.
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Emergency Care
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Safety_Bath_time/
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Kids Health Information : Port wine stains
Port wine stains. Port wine stains (also known as capillary malformations) are permanent red or blue-coloured birthmarks that are present from birth. They are quite common and happen in an estimated three out of 1000 babies. Some port wine stains
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Ophthalmology;Surgery and Anaesthetics
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Port_wine_stains/
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