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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.

As parents, you know your child best. It is very important to tell your healthcare team if your child has pain. The healthcare team will work to find out what is causing your child's pain. They will work with you to make a plan to decrease the pain as much as possible.

Your child may experience different symptoms and difficulties following a brain injury. It depends on the type of injury and how serious the injury is. Common symptoms include tiredness and changes in thinking, behaviour and emotion.

A series of 10 short videos answering your questions about vaccination. Hastings mum and doctor, Dr Kiriana Bird, answers some common questions parents and whānau (family) have about vaccination. If you're concerned about vaccination, knowing the facts can help you feel more confident about vaccinating your child.

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are inflammatory bowel diseases. In tamariki (children), they can cause tummy pain, diarrhoea, bleeding from their bottom, or weight loss. If your child has these symptoms, take your child to a health professional.

Tamariki (children) think deeply about things. But, they might not always have the words to explain how they feel after a trauma such as a natural disaster. Find out how you can help them and discover some resources about how to talk to kids about trauma.

Dengue fever is a viral illness spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. The best way to avoid dengue fever is to prevent mosquito bites. 

Typhoid fever is an infection that can make your child very ill. If your child has typhoid, see a health professional urgently. Without immediate treatment, your child could have serious complications or even die.

Coeliac disease is common and can run in a whānau (family). If your child has coeliac disease, they may have some symptoms or none at all. They'll need to follow a strict gluten-free diet.

General advice for parents and carers about antibiotics for tamariki (children).

Brain injury impacts many tamariki (children) and their whānau (families) every year. If your child has had a brain injury, find out how their brain injury might affect them and where to get help.