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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.

Iron is important for brain development and making new red blood cells to prevent a low red blood cell count.

See a series of diagrams showing the different stages of urinary reflux.

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

Diarrhoea means frequent, loose, or watery poo. It can happen during cancer treatment for a number of reasons and may lead to dehydration if not managed well.

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.

Find out what to do if your child has a seizure. 

In hospital, your child may become used to interacting with more adults than children and they may need more support from their early childhood teachers.

Wet combing with cheap conditioner and a fine-tooth head lice (nit) comb is an effective way to find and remove head lice, if done properly.

4% dimethicone lotion is a very effective head lice treatment that a health professional can prescribe.