All ages

Find out what tonsils are and why tamariki (children) sometimes need to have them removed.

Asthma is a condition that leads to narrowing of the airways of the lungs. Symptoms include wheeze, cough and difficulty breathing.

There are many different types of fractures. Your child's treatment will depend on the type of fracture, and where it is.

If your child has Henoch-Schonlein purpura, you may first notice a rash. This is caused by inflammation and swelling of the small blood vessels in the skin. 

The foreskin is the loose skin that covers and protects the end of the penis. The foreskin and penis of a baby or child need no special care. A child's foreskin should never be pulled back (retracted) by force.

Tamariki (children) develop at different rates. Check out what to do if you have concerns about your preschool child's development. There are a range of services for tamariki who need support.

Nuclear medicine kidney scans check on kidney size, function and signs of kidney scarring which may be caused by repeated urinary tract infections.

Ultrasound is very useful for looking at soft parts of the body such as the kidneys and bladder.

A micturating cysto-urethrogram (MCU) is an x-ray test of the bladder as it fills and empties.

Testing a sample of your child's urine (wee) is the only way to know for sure if they have a urinary tract infection (UTI).

School sores (impetigo) are common in tamariki (children). They are easily spread and need treatment. Keep your child home from school, kindergarten or daycare until one day after the start of treatment.

Healthcare and disability support providers of Well Child, chronic care or disability support services for tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) should ensure that long-term support systems are created which are centred on the individual.

Urinary reflux (vesico-ureteric reflux) is the abnormal flow of urine back up the ureters towards the kidneys when your child does a wee.

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in the urine (wee). It is a common cause of fever in young tamariki (children) and pēpi (babies).

Healthcare and disability support providers should have systems to provide continuity and coordination between and within the various services working with tamariki (children), rangatahi (young people) and their whānau (families).

Every child and young person receiving healthcare or disability support services should have access to, and opportunities to participate in play, recreation, creative activities and education.