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TOF is a serious heart defect, but it can be repaired with surgery. The surgery may be done when your child is 3 to 6 months old. Or it may be done when your child is 1 to 2 years old.

Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the lining of the heart or heart valves. It used to be known as bacterial endocarditis. IE can cause serious damage to the heart. For this reason, it must be treated right away. If your child has a heart problem, be sure to check with their healthcare provider about how to prevent this infection.

Follow these tips to help your child's incision heal as it should and to help prevent infection.

I your child is in the ICU, it means that they need special care and attention that can be given only by a team of specially trained healthcare providers. This sheet tells you more about what to expect when your child is in the ICU.

Read on to learn all about vasectomy, from getting ready, and surgery details, to recovering at home.

Bacteria that resist treatment with more than one antibiotic are called multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). MDROs mainly affect people in hospitals and long-term care facilities. But they are also spreading among healthy children and adults. Read on to learn more.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease caused by germs (bacteria) that can spread from person to person through the air. Here is information about TB, how it's treated, and ways to help prevent its spread.

Your healthcare provider says that you have diabetes. It's a serious health problem that can make you feel sick if not treated. But you can learn how to live with diabetes and stay healthy. Make some changes in your life so diabetes doesn't stop you from doing the things you like to do. This sheet tells you some of the basics of coping with diabetes. You can talk to your healthcare team and go on the Internet to learn more.

Activity can help you control your weight, strengthen your body, and feel healthy. It also helps lower your risk of heart disease. Your healthcare team can help you find ways to increase your activity and exercise safely.