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Disclaimer
This information is designed to help you have conversations with your doctor or health care professionals. It is not intended to replace personal medical advice. The authors of these fact sheets have worked hard to make sure the information is accurate, up-to-date and easy to understand. The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne does not accept responsibility for any content inaccuracies, information seen as misleading, or the success of any treatments explained in these fact sheets. Information in these fact sheets is updated regularly. If you download or print the fact sheet, the responsibility is on you, the user, to make sure you are reading the most up-to-date version.
Updated July 2025