All ages

All pēpi (babies), tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) receiving palliative care have unique needs. Over the course of your child’s serious illness, your healthcare team will support your child’s needs and discuss plans with you.

Community water fluoridation is an effective, safe and affordable way to prevent and reduce tooth decay for everyone.

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.

Glucose monitoring is important for tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) with diabetes. 

There are many formulas available.

Only cow's milk formula for pēpi (babies) under 12 months.

Tamariki (children) and pēpi (babies) who are not responding and not breathing normally will need CPR.

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is a Well Child provider. It is Aotearoa New Zealand's largest provider of support services for the development, health and wellbeing of tamariki (children) and whānau (family).

The B4 School Check is a free health and development check for your 4 year old. It's the final Well Child Tamariki Ora check. It helps give your child the best start at school. Remember to take your child's My Health Book with you to the check.

The Well Child Tamariki Ora programme is a series of health visits and support that are free to all whānau (families) for tamariki (children) from around 6 weeks up to 5 years of age.

In the early years you and your child will need lots of help and advice about sickness and keeping healthy. It is very helpful to have a family doctor and practice nurse who get to know you and your child well.

PlunketLine is a free parent helpline and advice service available to all families, whānau and caregivers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

A checklist for making and warming baby's formula safely.

A list of the equipment you will need if you choose to formula feed.

Conjunctivitis is a very common condition in tamariki (children). It causes red, irritated and sticky eyes. Infection or allergy are the most common causes of conjunctivitis.

Information for rangatahi (young people) who have had cancer treatment. Some rangatahi who have had certain types of treatment are more likely to have problems with their teeth. It is important to see your dentist regularly - at least once a year.