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If you have been told your child has ‘glue ear’, it means there is fluid in the space behind the eardrum. This is not an infection, so there is usually no pain. Fluid in this space most commonly causes difficulty hearing. Hearing loss for long periods during the early years may affect the development of speech. It may also impact learning at school.

Tamariki (children) have thinner skin that burns faster, deeper and at lower temperatures compared to adults. Most childhood burn injuries happen in the home, especially in the kitchen. You can prevent burns by taking some simple steps at home.

Keep your child safe near water. Never leave tamariki (children), especially those under 5, unsupervised near any water, including baths, buckets and water troughs.

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 has poo accidents in their underwear. Constipation is the main cause of soiling.

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 very common in tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). With good asthma management, tamariki can enjoy the activities they like to do.

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

Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) causes inflammation of the small blood vessels. It usually starts with a rash.

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.