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Kids Health Information : MRI scan
MRI scan. An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machine or scanner uses a powerful magnet and radio waves to take very clear and detailed pictures of the body. It is useful for looking at many parts of the body and often gives extra information to
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Allergy and Immunology
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Kids Health Information : Influenza (flu) vaccine
Influenza (flu) vaccine. Influenza vaccine (in-floo-en-zuh) is the most effective way to protect your child from becoming sick with influenza, commonly known as ‘the flu’. The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone over six months of age.
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Allergy and Immunology;Infectious Diseases
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Influenza_(flu)_vaccine/
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Kids Health Information : Appendicitis
Appendicitis. The appendix sits in the lower right side of the abdomen (stomach). It is quite small and is a normal part of the bowel, but it is not thought to have an important role in the body. Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix.
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Pain;Ophthalmology;Gastroenterology and Hepatology;Surgery and Anaesthetics;Emergency Care;Infectious Diseases
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Kids Health Information : Constipation
Constipation. This fact sheet is available in the following languages:and Vietnamese. Constipation is when a child has a hard poo (faeces or bowel movement) and/or does not go to the toilet regularly. There is a lot of difference in the firmness and
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Pain;Gastroenterology and Hepatology;Feeding and Nutrition
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Kids Health Information : Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin. Isotretinoin for Neuroblastoma. Isotretinoin (ai-sow-tret-i-noyn) belongs to a group of medicines called retinoids, which are similar to vitamin A. Isotretinoin is used to treat some types of cancer such as neuroblastoma. Isotretinoin
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Feeding and Nutrition;Haematology and Oncology
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Kids Health Information : Meningococcal infection
Meningococcal infection. Meningococcal infection (or meningococcal disease) is caused by a bacteria called meningococcus. There are 13 strains of meningococcus and five of these can be prevented by vaccines (A, B, C, W and Y strains). Meningococcal
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Emergency Care;Infectious Diseases
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Meningococcal_infection/
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Kids Health Information : Removal of metalware
Removal of metalware. Some operations require screws, plates, nails or pins (metalware) to be inserted to help hold bones in a certain position so correct healing can occur. Once the bones have healed, removing the metalware is a simple operation
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Pain
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Removal_of_metalware/
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Kids Health Information : Sleepwalking
Sleepwalking. Sleepwalking (somnambulance) is when a child partly wakes from their sleep and walks around, yet they are still asleep. Almost one third of children will sleepwalk at some stage. Sleepwalking commonly occurs between the ages of four
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
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Kids Health Information : Diabetes
Diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic (long-term) condition, in which a high level of glucose (sugar) is present in the bloodstream. A hormone called insulin allows glucose to move from the blood to the body's cells, which then use the glucose for energy.
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Gastroenterology and Hepatology;Feeding and Nutrition;Diabetes and Endocrinology
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Kids Health Information : Fracture care: buckle injury
Fracture care: buckle injury. A buckle injury of the wrist is a small area of compressed bone. The bone will have a very small fracture, which is so minor that it may be difficult to see on X-ray. The wrist may be tender, slightly swollen, and
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Pain;Emergency Care
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Fracture_care_buckle_injury/
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