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Most tamariki (children) who get COVID-19 will have mild symptoms and get better quickly. But a small number of older tamariki may have symptoms that last longer. This is sometimes called post-COVID-19 condition or long COVID. Find out what is known about long COVID and how to care for a child who is taking longer to get better.

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a huge overreaction of the immune system. The syndrome usually happens 2 to 6 weeks after a child has had COVID-19. MIS-C can cause severe inflammation in many parts of the body. 

Your child will have most of their baby teeth by the age of 2. Find out how you can look after them when they are toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Your child will start to lose their primary or baby teeth around the age of 6 and will have all their adult teeth (except for wisdom teeth) by the age of 14. Find out what to expect and how to care for their teeth.   

If you are COVID-19 positive and caring for a newborn baby, there are some things you can do to protect them. Find out what you can do to keep them safe, what you can expect from your maternity carer and what to do if you become quite unwell.

Several things will affect the success of your child's move to oral feeding in the future. These include your child's age and how long they've been able to try oral feeding. Health professionals recommend introducing your child to oral feeding as early as possible, and to use a non-food item if it is not safe for them to feed by mouth.  

Find out what to expect before, during and after your child's tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy or adenotonsillectomy.

Use a RAT test if your child has COVID-19 symptoms, or any cold or flu symptoms. 

COVID-19 is airborne and can spread easily from one person to another. Wearing masks and ventilating spaces are key ways to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other airborne illnesses. 

Most tamariki (children) with COVID-19 will have a mild illness. Find out about how to care for your child at home and when to see a health professional.

Being a tube feeding whānau (family) can have its challenges, but there are things which can help make the journey easier. Whānau have shared their tips, tricks and life hacks on what works for them. For advice about your own child, check with your health professional.  

Learn more about genome sequencing and COVID-19 in this short animation.

Quick tips for your child's COVID-19 vaccination - what to do before, during and after your child has their vaccine.

The emotional wellbeing of tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) is better when whānau (families) can get the right support. Kiwi whānau have access to parenting support to improve emotional wellbeing for our tamariki.

If you are worried about how your baby is feeding, ask to have a breastfeeding assessment.

COVID-19 is now established in New Zealand so there is always a chance of being exposed. If you are pregnant, find out what you can do to help keep you and your baby safe and what to expect from your maternity carers.