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Your child may experience different symptoms and difficulties following a brain injury. It depends on the type of injury and how serious the injury is. Common symptoms include tiredness and changes in thinking, behaviour and emotion.

A series of 10 short videos answering your questions about vaccination. Hastings mum and doctor, Dr Kiriana Bird, answers some common questions parents and whānau (family) have about vaccination. If you're concerned about vaccination, knowing the facts can help you feel more confident about vaccinating your child.

Vitamin D helps your baby use calcium to build and maintain strong bones.

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are inflammatory bowel diseases. In tamariki (children), they can cause tummy pain, diarrhoea, bleeding from their bottom, or weight loss. If your child has these symptoms, take your child to a health professional.

Tamariki (children) think deeply about things. But, they might not always have the words to explain how they feel after a trauma such as a natural disaster. Find out how you can help them and discover some resources about how to talk to kids about trauma.

Dengue fever is a viral illness spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. The best way to avoid dengue fever is to prevent mosquito bites. 

Typhoid fever is an infection that can make your child very ill. If your child has typhoid, see a health professional urgently. Without immediate treatment, your child could have serious complications or even die.

Coeliac disease is common and can run in a whānau (family). If your child has coeliac disease, they may have some symptoms or none at all. They'll need to follow a strict gluten-free diet.

General advice for parents and carers about antibiotics for tamariki (children).

Research shows that giving your baby the common allergy causing foods before they turn one can help reduce the risk of them developing an allergy to that food.

Brain injury impacts many tamariki (children) and their whānau (families) every year. If your child has had a brain injury, find out how their brain injury might affect them and where to get help.

Mental fatigue or reduced brain energy is one of the most common complaints after a brain injury. If your child has a condition that affects the brain, they can also experience mental fatigue.

Many tamariki (children) with constipation get better with things you can do at home. Some tamariki need laxatives for several months to help their constipation.

Information about the use of flecainide for an irregular heart beat (arrhythmia).

Bullying is when a child or group of tamariki (children) repeatedly hurt another child. Bullying can have a serious impact on a child's emotional wellbeing. Find out what you can do.

Acne is a common skin condition that usually starts in the teenage years. It often clears up after several years, but for some people, it can last a lot longer.