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  1. … this mucus.  This cough can get worse during infections, first thing in the morning and during exercise. Remember … bronchiectasis Chest x-ray A chest x-ray is usually the first investigation but does not always show bronchiectasis …
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  2. … - speak to your pharmacist or health professional first. What is severe dengue fever?   Symptoms of dengue … If your child is feeling sick during your trip or in the first 3 weeks after you return home, seek medical advice. If …
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  3. … A reward chart for trying to be brave can be helpful. At first, this may be for not getting out of bed and just …
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  4. … when it will occur. Early signs of biliary atresia In the first few weeks of life, pēpi with biliary atresia often seem …
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  5. … in the mtDNA or nDNA that seemingly occurs for the first time in the affected individual (de novo) a mutation in … to those of other illnesses. Symptoms may be erratic, at first subtle, further complicating the journey to diagnosis. …
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  6. … infection again? Some immunity to RSV develops over the first couple of years of life. But you can have RSV more than once. Symptoms are usually milder after the first time. Preventing your child from getting RSV …
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  7. … around 2 weeks after being infected.   Early symptoms The first symptoms of slapped cheek disease in tamariki are: …
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  8. … professional and teacher. Sometimes teachers may be the first to raise concerns and suggest that you and your child … It helps to learn a range of strategies so that if the first thing you try doesn't work, you have other options in …
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  9. … had chemicals splashed in their eye, they need immediate first aid. Wash their eye(s) with water for at least 10 minutes and …
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  10. … child need? Children aged 6 months to under 9 years in the first year they have flu vaccination, they need 2 doses, at …
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  11. Nasogastric (NG) tubes and nasojejunal (NJ) tubes  Nasogastric (NG) and nasojejunal (NJ) tubes are both nasal tubes, but while NG tubes end in the stomach, NJ tubes end in the intestine. They are a temporary way of feeding your child.   A medical …
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  12. Financial help for children with diabetes You may be able to get financial support because of your child's extra needs.  You can talk about which allowances you might be able to get with your: health professional hospital team social worker Support …
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  13. … to the powder). Sterilising equipment (necessary for the first 6 months), either: ​ a large cooking pot (large enough …
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  14. … 6 months, but not before 4 months, start to introduce first foods including smooth peanut butter and well-cooked …
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  15. … teeth too, so it's important you look after your child's first teeth.  Caring For Your Child's Teeth: 1 To 5 Years …
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  16. … your child when they need it  Your PHO is usually your first contact when your child is sick. Advantages of …
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  17. … that help you express your gender Find or use items that aid in expressing your gender and makes you feel more …
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  18. … scabies.  Signs and symptoms of scabies     One of the first symptoms of scabies is a very itchy rash. This is …
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  19. What is SPARX? SPARX is a self-help e-therapy tool for rangatahi aged between 12 and 19. It teaches young people the key skills to help fight mild to moderate depression, anxiety and stress. SPARX acts like a video game and users have an avatar they use …
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  20. … skin-to-skin (tummy to tummy) contact with you until the first breastfeed, or for at least an hour, to encourage …
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  21. … book your immunisation now. If you have already had the first 2 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, you can have a booster …
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