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Regular physical activity is important and benefits people of all ages. It includes anything that gets your child/young person moving. It is not necessary to join a gym or buy expensive equipment at home.

If your child has hand, foot and mouth disease, keep them at home if they are unwell or have blisters.

Call 111 in New Zealand for emergencies, 0800 611 116 if you need health advice about your baby or child, 0800 933 922 if you need advice about child health or parenting.

Find out about the publicly funded health and disability services available for tamariki (children) and whānau (families) in New Zealand.

Cellulitis is a skin infection. It can happen anywhere on the body when there is a break in the skin. Cellulitis is a serious infection that needs treatment with antibiotics.

A diagnosis of mitochondrial disease can, understandably, be devastating. It's normal to have many questions and emotions. This page gives information and support for people in New Zealand affected by 'mito', and their whānau (family) and friends.

Tube feeding delivers liquid feed through the nose using a nasal tube or directly into the stomach with a gastrostomy tube. Tube feeding helps tamariki (children) who are not able to eat or drink enough by mouth. It helps them get enough nutrition to grow.

Find out what signs of vision or eye problems to watch for in tamariki (children).

If your baby has normal (physiological) jaundice, they don't need any special treatment. If the bilirubin level is high, phototherapy (bright light therapy) is the most commonly used treatment.

G6PD deficiency can cause jaundice at any age, including in newborn pēpi (babies).

ABO incompatibility is one of the diseases which can cause jaundice. It happens when a mother's blood type is O, and her baby's blood type is A or B.

Rhesus disease is one of the diseases which can cause jaundice. It can only happen if a mother's blood type is Rhesus negative and her baby's blood type is Rhesus positive.

Information about the use of methylphenidate (such as Ritalin) for ADHD. Treatment with medicines is part of a comprehensive treatment programme for ADHD that includes behavioural therapy.

Pēpi (babies) will start getting their first teeth at around 6 months. Find out how you can look after them.

Basic dental care is free in New Zealand for tamariki (children) from birth until they turn 18. Enrol your child as early as possible and keep taking them for regular dental check-ups.

Intussusception is a rare condition where one part of the bowel slides in on itself. This causes a blockage in the bowel.