All genders

Many electronic toys and devices have button batteries. They are very dangerous for young tamariki (children) if swallowed or put in nostrils or ears. Go straight to your nearest hospital if you think this has happened.

Vaccination protects against rotavirus - a common tummy bug that pēpi (babies) and tamariki (children) catch easily. Rotavirus causes vomiting and diarrhoea (runny, watery poo).

Your child's continuing education is important when they are in hospital or sick at home for an extended period of time.

If you think your child has been poisoned, call the New Zealand National Poisons Centre immediately on 0800 POISON (0800 764 766). Do not try to make your child vomit or give them food or liquid until a professional has given you advice.

SPARX is a free online tool for rangatahi (young people). It teaches them the key skills to help fight mild to moderate depression, anxiety or stress.

Find out the most important steps when tamariki (children) have skin infections. Every day check, clean, cover, eat well, sleep. Wash your hands before and after touching infected skin.

A boil is a tender red lump on the skin - an infection caused by bacteria. Boils are not usually a serious problem and you can treat most boils at home, especially if you notice them early. Sometimes, boils need more treatment.

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.