All ages

Tetanus is a life-threatening condition caused by bacteria in the soil. Tetanus usually develops after a 'dirty' wound but can develop after small or even unnoticed injuries. Only vaccination can prevent tetanus.

When a whānau (family) member has died, even very young tamariki (children) under 2 years will need an explanation of what they are seeing around them, to help them start to understand what has happened. Talking to tamariki helps them to trust you and helps them to make sense of what is happening in their world.

Many tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) have mild asthma. Any child with asthma can have a severe, life-threatening attack. Find out about the symptoms of an asthma attack and what to do.

There are different types of medicines to treat asthma in tamariki (children). The medicines your child needs will depend on their symptoms and how often they get them. Ask your health professional to fill out an asthma action plan for your child so you know what medicines they need to take and when.

In a series of videos, high school students talk about managing asthma, playing sport and what to do when they have an asthma attack.

Exercise is an important part of managing diabetes. It just needs some planning. Encourage and help your child or young person with diabetes to take part in physical activity.

Mini-dose glucagon can sometimes be useful for your child or teen with diabetes, if they keep having hypoglycaemia and won't drink or eat anything more. It's not a treatment for severe hypoglycaemia when your child or teen needs the full dose of glucagon. 

An overview of the childhood cancer information available on KidsHealth.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that affects how the digestive system works. Symptoms include cramping pain, bloating, runny poo and constipation. There are changes you can make that can help improve your child's symptoms.

Information about the use of propranolol for treating haemangiomas (strawberry birthmark).

Information for parents and caregivers about the use of prednisolone for nephrotic syndrome.

Tamariki (children) often struggle to concentrate and take in information after a brain injury. Find out what you can do to help.

The aims of treatment for ulcerative colitis are to control inflammation, relieve symptoms, make sure your child is growing well and has the vitamins and minerals they need. Some tamariki (children) may need to see a dietitian as part of their treatment.

Learn about the signs and symptoms that pēpi (babies) and tamariki (children) can have when they are struggling to breathe.

Tamariki (children) can have problems holding information in memory after they have had a brain injury or an illness that affects the brain. Find out what you can do to help.

The aims of treatment for Crohn's disease are to control inflammation, relieve symptoms, make sure your child is growing well and has the vitamins and minerals they need. Some tamariki (children) may need to see a dietitian as part of their treatment.