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Tamariki (children) can have problems holding information in memory after they have had a brain injury or an illness that affects the brain. Find out what you can do to help.

The aims of treatment for Crohn’s disease are to control inflammation, relieve symptoms and heal the surface of the bowel. Treatment also helps support your child’s growth and helps them get the vitamins and minerals they need.

Keep your child safe in the car. Make sure your baby is in a rear-facing car seat until they are at least 2 years old. Keep your child in a booster seat until they are 148cm tall - for most tamariki (children), that's somewhere between 10 and 12 years of age.

As parents, you know your child best. It is very important to tell your healthcare team if your child has pain. The healthcare team will work to find out what is causing your child's pain. They will work with you to make a plan to decrease the pain as much as possible.

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, watery poo (diarrhoea) and weight loss. If your child has these symptoms, take them 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.