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Call 111 for an ambulance (within New Zealand) if your child’s burn is severe, large or to their face, hands, genitals or airway.

Sunburn is common in New Zealand. Sunscreen, shade, hats and sunglasses can help protect tamariki (children) from the sun. If your child has sunburn, find out how to manage them and when to see a health professional.

Bee stings can cause redness, pain, swelling and itch. Most tamariki (children) who get a bee sting won’t need medical treatment. You can manage most mild bee sting symptoms at home.

Nosebleeds are common in tamariki (children) and are usually nothing to worry about. Find out what to do if your child has a nosebleed.

To give others easy access to KidsHealth's animation on pneumonia, you can share a QR code poster. You can watch the animation in English, Samoan, Tongan or te reo Māori. Anyone can scan the QR code with their phone and go straight to the KidsHealth pneumonia animation in their preferred language. 

To give others easy access to KidsHealth's animation on croup, you can share a QR code poster. You can watch the animation in English, Samoan, Tongan or te reo Māori. Anyone can scan the QR code with their phone and go straight to the KidsHealth croup animation in their preferred language. 

To give others easy access to KidsHealth's animation on bronchiolitis, you can share a QR code poster. You can watch the animation in English, Samoan, Tongan or te reo Māori. Anyone can scan the QR code with their phone and go straight to the KidsHealth bronchiolitis animation in their preferred language. 

To give others easy access to KidsHealth's skin infection content, you can share a QR code poster. Anyone can scan the QR code with their phone and go straight to the KidsHealth sleep problems content. 

Find out about taking the steps to taking warfarin if you have rheumatic heart disease.

This information is for tamariki (children), rangatahi (young people), parents and whānau. It's designed to help you and your whānau navigate the journey ahead after your child has been started on warfarin for rheumatic heart disease. You can review this information with the health professionals caring for your child.

Sever’s disease is the most common cause of heel pain in tamariki (children). Symptoms include heel pain and swelling.

A lot of exciting changes are happening in 2024 with diabetes technology in Aotearoa New Zealand. Pharmac – Te Pātaka Whaioranga has announced that funding for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps, and insulin pump consumables are available for people with type 1 diabetes (from 1 October 2024).

It takes time and a lot of practice for tamariki (children) to learn the skill of nose blowing. Whānau (family) need to be patient and find the best way to support their tamariki. Giving lots of praise, making up games, and keeping it fun helps.

As tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) use more digital technology, it's important to teach them about online safety. Check some information and resources to help you keep your child safe while they are online, communicating and watching media.

Sharenting is when parents, caregivers or whānau (family) share information about their tamariki (children) on social media.

Screens are becoming a big part of everyday life for many tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). Much of the advice around screen time for tamariki and rangatahi focuses on its negative impact. While it is important to monitor your child’s screen time, there are some benefits to supporting your child's healthy engagement with screens.