Support our tamariki in the way that's best for them.
A - aroha, treat them with love and kindness.
W - whakarongo, be responsive to them and their questions.
H - hold their hand, or comfort them in other ways (like rubbing their back)
I - interact, be present throughout the whole process
Check more information about COVID-19 immunisation for 5 to 11 year olds, including videos about how you can talk to your child about having the COVID-19 vaccine.
The resources on this page have been produced by Hāpai Te Hauora - Māori Public Health [3].
This page last reviewed 17 December 2023.
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Links
[1] https://info.health.nz/services-support/health-and-disability-providers/healthline/
[2] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/covid-19-immunisation-5-11-year-olds?language=ton
[3] https://www.hapai.co.nz/
[4] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/contact?from=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kidshealth.org.nz%2Fprint%2F2632