Croup In Children
Croup is a viral illness in young tamariki (children) which causes narrowing of the upper airways. Croup is often a mild illness but can quickly become serious, so don't hesitate to get medical help.
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Screen Time
Understanding screen time and its impacts will help parents and whānau monitor and manage their children's screen time in a healthy way.
Screen Time - The Basics
Tips To Support Your Child To Have A Healthy Balance
Making A Family Technology Plan
Screen Time & Sleep
Keeping Children Safe Online
Common Skin Conditions
Skin problems are common in childhood. Find out about the early signs of a skin condition, what treatment is available and what to do if the skin condition gets worse.
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Measles Vaccination
Protect tamariki (children) against measles. It can be very dangerous and spreads faster than almost any other illness. Vaccination is the best protection against measles. -
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a chest condition that causes breathing problems in pēpi (babies). It's caused by a virus. Bronchiolitis is very easy to catch so wash your hands before and after handling your baby. -
Whooping Cough Vaccination
Whooping cough can make pēpi (babies) very sick and some pēpi can die. Having whooping cough immunisation in pregnancy protects pēpi in their first weeks of life. Start vaccinating pēpi the day they turn 6 weeks old to keep protecting them. -
Colds In Children
Colds are common in tamariki (children). They are caused by viruses that spread easily through coughing and sneezing. Learn more about common cold symptoms and how to manage them. -
Pneumonia In Children
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. It causes cough, fever and problems with breathing. Most tamariki (children) make a complete recovery from pneumonia.
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