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How to recognise possible symptoms of COVID-19. If you or your child have cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms, stay home and call a health professional or Healthline on 0800 611 116 for advice.

A listing of New Zealand organisations, resources and support available for parents and whānau (family) of tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) with autism-takiwātanga. 

If you were born between 1989 and 2004, you might not be protected against measles. It's a serious disease. It spreads very easily - it's very easy to catch. 

A range of videos and animations, including children's voices about their experience of the autism spectrum.

Watch some videos which include stories of people who have survived rheumatic fever, and information about getting treatment and support.

Information about the use of azithromycin for the treatment of bacterial infections.

Some of the most common side effects of radiation therapy include hair loss, upset stomach, vomiting, mouth sores, tiredness, fever and skin problems.

People who have a weakened immune system are at risk of developing infections caused by common germs that are usually harmless. These infections are known as 'opportunistic'. One opportunistic organism is a type of fungus called pneumocystis, which can cause an infection called pneumocystis pneumonia. 

Immunotherapy is a type of treatment that promotes or supports your immune system's (infection-fighting system's) response to a disease such as cancer.

Vaccination remains a priority for whānau (families). You can protect your child against serious diseases like whooping cough and measles.

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.

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.

This is a Mayo Clinic (USA) video that prepares children for a COVID-19 PCR nasal swab test and helps ease some of their possible fear and anxiety. This video is suitable for children as young as 4 years old. Note that the video shows a PCR test, not a RAT test.

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.

If your child or you have cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms, stay at home. Call your GP clinic or Healthline on 0800 611 116 for advice.