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A poster with information about a range of skin conditions comparing early signs and how the skin condition spreads. There is advice about what to do about the skin infection and what to do if it gets worse. There is also advice about how much time your child will need off from school or kura.

Young people receiving healthcare - you have the right to what's best for YOU.

Let everyone know the rights of every child in healthcare - know that tamariki (children) are special and always do what is best for them.

Support is available for your child if they have a significant health condition that stops them from currently attending school. Support will help them to attend and learn at school safely.

Find out more about the support available for tamariki (children) with the highest level of need to help them join in and learn alongside other tamariki at school.

All tamariki (children) with additional learning needs receive support from their school. But if you and the teachers agree your child needs additional support, the Ministry of Education's Learning Support team can help. Staff at your child's school can arrange this.

If your child needs extra support for learning and development, there are early intervention supports available. These supports help tamariki (children) at home and in their early learning centres. They are available from birth through to starting school.

Your child may need learning support if they have any challenges with learning or in everyday life.

Antiseptic baths 2 times a week can help prevent infection and improve eczema. Bleaches come in different strengths - see the instructions for how much to use.

If your child's skin has active eczema and is red and itchy, topical steroids can help to soothe that and allow the skin to heal and become comfortable again. You use steroid creams alongside other important eczema treatments, particularly moisturisers and avoidance of soap.

Bathing can be really helpful for tamariki (children) with eczema. Bathing once a day helps to clean the skin and prepares the skin for creams after the bath.

Find out how you can reduce eczema's impact on your child's quality of life. Use lots of moisturiser - at least twice a day, more if possible. Use it all over the body, including the face.

There are 3 really important steps when caring for your child with eczema: using lots of moisturiser; bathing once a day and using steroids when your child's skin has active eczema. Watch the video to see these steps in action.  

Tips from keeping your child cool to using lots of moisturiser - check the top 10 tips when caring for your child with eczema.

The Ministry of Health recommends exclusive breastfeeding for around the first 6 months of your baby's life and then continuing once your baby starts solids until 12 months and beyond to give your baby the best start in life.

All tamariki (children) receiving palliative care have unique needs. Palliative care involves some or all of the following: symptom management; psychosocial care; cultural care; spiritual care; advance care planning; respite care; end of life care; bereavement care.