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Pediatric Dosing Guide

Pediatric Dosing Guide

Migraine Canadaâ„¢ has collaborated with leading Canadian Pediatric Neurologists and pharmacists to develop a reference document on Therapeutic Management of Acute Migraine Attacks for children aged...

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School Medical Letter Templates

School Medical Letter Templates

For children living with migraine, school can be a challenging environment without support and understanding.   Migraine Canada™ has teamed up with leading Pediatric Neurologists at PeCaHN and the...

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Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

What is alternating hemiplegia of childhood? Alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) is a rare condition with repeated bouts of weakness or paralysis that may affect one side of the body or the...

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Vestibular Migraine in Children

Vestibular Migraine in Children

Understanding Vestibular Migraine Vestibular migraine ranks as the second most common cause of vertigo in children, typically affecting girls between 6 and 12 years of age. Children with this...

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Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome

What is Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome? Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) is an episodic syndrome that may be associated with migraine (see our post on Early Life Expressions of Migraine). Patients...

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Infant Colic and Migraine

Infant Colic and Migraine

What is infant colic? Infant colic is characterized by excessive crying in otherwise healthy and well-fed babies. It affects 5-19% of infants. Colicky crying typically peaks around six weeks of life...

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Abdominal Migraine

Abdominal Migraine

What is Abdominal Migraine? Abdominal migraine is a childhood migraine variant, commonly affecting school-aged children between 4 and 7 years old (see our post on Early Life Expressions of...

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Benign Paroxysmal Torticollis

Benign Paroxysmal Torticollis

What is Benign Paroxysmal Torticollis? Benign paroxysmal torticollis (BPT) is a rare migraine variant that begins during infancy and early childhood. Children with BPT experience repeated attacks of...

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Early Life Expressions of Migraine

Early Life Expressions of Migraine

Understanding the early signs of migraine in children can provide valuable insights into this neurological condition. This comprehensive overview explores several early life conditions linked to...

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Benign Paroxysmal Vertigo

Benign Paroxysmal Vertigo

What is benign paroxysmal vertigo? Benign paroxysmal vertigo (BPV) typically affects children between the ages of 2 and 5, causing recurrent episodes of dizziness or vertigo (spinning sensation)....

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Back to School Checklists

Back to School Checklists

Does your child live with migraine? For children with migraine, starting a new school year can be challenging. What can you do to ensure a smooth transition and successful school year? Migraine...

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