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Plasters (also called casts or plaster casts) and splints are used to treat fractures. They allow fractures time to rest and heal.

Plasters (also called casts or plaster casts) and splints are used to treat fractures. They allow fractures time to rest and heal.

Fevers are common in tamariki (children). Fever by itself does not tell you whether your child is seriously sick. Even an ordinary cold can cause a high fever.

Soiling is when your child does poo in their pants after the age when you would expect them to be toilet-trained. Soiling is usually caused by long-lasting constipation and an overloaded bowel.

Laxatives are medicines that help the body to get rid of poo. They are an essential part of the treatment of long-lasting constipation and soiling. 

Find out what tonsils are and why tamariki (children) sometimes need to have them removed.

Asthma is a condition that leads to narrowing of the airways of the lungs. Symptoms include wheeze, cough and difficulty breathing.

There are many different types of fractures. Your child's treatment will depend on the type of fracture, and where it is.

If your child has Henoch-Schonlein purpura, you may first notice a rash. This is caused by inflammation and swelling of the small blood vessels in the skin. 

Tamariki (children) develop at different rates. Check out what to do if you have concerns about your preschool child's development. There are a range of services for tamariki who need support.

Nuclear medicine kidney scans check on kidney size, function and signs of kidney scarring which may be caused by repeated urinary tract infections.

Ultrasound is very useful for looking at soft parts of the body such as the kidneys and bladder.

A micturating cysto-urethrogram (MCU) is an x-ray test of the bladder as it fills and empties.

Testing a sample of your child's urine (wee) is the only way to know for sure if they have a urinary tract infection (UTI).

School sores (impetigo) are common in tamariki (children). They are easily spread and need treatment. Keep your child home from school, kindergarten or daycare until one day after the start of treatment.

Healthcare and disability support providers of Well Child, chronic care or disability support services for tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) should ensure that long-term support systems are created which are centred on the individual.