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If your child has received a diagnosis of epilepsy, they need understanding and you will all need time to adjust. Generally, your whānau (family) routine and experiences should remain the same. The main change is that your child may need to take regular medicine and follow some safety advice.

There is a wide range of groups and services in Aotearoa New Zealand that offer support and information for new parents. Each has its own focus.

Information about the use of topiramate to prevent epileptic seizures.  

Learn more about different types of seizures, including what you might see and what your child might feel.

Epilepsy is the name of a group of disorders. Tamariki (children) with epilepsy have epileptic seizures. But not all tamariki with epileptic seizures have epilepsy.

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There are a variety of different types of chemotherapy medicines used to treat childhood cancer. See a list of the different medicines.

If your child has diarrhoea during their cancer treatment, there can be several causes.

Measles and chickenpox are risks while your child's resistance to infection is low.

Chemotherapy and radiotherapy will damage normal cells as well as cancerous ones. Some children will recover all function completely, but others may have difficulties.

The aim of anti-seizure medicines is to prevent epileptic seizures. They are very effective in controlling seizures when your child takes them correctly.

Animated videos for primary school tamariki (children) featuring Campi the seahorse, and his friends Cala and Tuno. 

Some children who have cancer treatment will have a harder time learning in school than their classmates. Find out about late effects from cancer treatment which may impact your child's learning.

If your child has had an epileptic seizure, they may need an electroencephalogram (EEG). An EEG is a recording of the brain's electrical activity. Your child can have an EEG as an outpatient. They don't need to stay in hospital.

Your child's healthcare team will give you advice about increasing safety for your child with epilepsy. The advice will depend on the type and frequency of your child's seizures.