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- … - 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 …Last reviewed
- … on your own, always talk to a health professional first What is foetal anticonvulsant syndrome (FACS)? Foetal …Last reviewed
- … when it will occur. Early signs of biliary atresia In the first few weeks of life, pēpi with biliary atresia often seem …Last reviewed
- … 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. …Last reviewed
- … What drinks are best for children Make water the first choice The best drinks for tamariki are water and milk. …Last reviewed
- … brave A reward chart for being brave can be helpful. At first, reward your child for staying in bed and just calling … to the park. Choose rewards that are easy to achieve at first to help your child succeed. See the page on star charts …Last reviewed
- … and hearing screening. This should happen in your child’s first year. Talk to your health professional about when and …Last reviewed
- … 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 …Last reviewed
- … your child or young person’s best interests and puts these first. Differences between wishes of a child or young person …Last reviewed
- … around 2 weeks after being infected. Early symptoms The first symptoms of slapped cheek disease in tamariki are: …Last reviewed
- … 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 …Last reviewed
- … hyperbaric oxygen therapy for a child with cerebral palsy? First, an assessment is necessary to look for problems that …Last reviewed
- … of soft food such as yoghurt. Check with your pharmacist first. Make sure your child swallows it straight away without … are improving, including how things are at school The first prescription for medicine will come from your …Last reviewed
- … had chemicals splashed in their eye, they need immediate first aid. Wash their eye(s) with water for at least 10 minutes and …Last reviewed
- … child need? Children aged 6 months to under 9 years in the first year they have flu vaccination, they need 2 doses, at …Last reviewed
- … temperature changes unclear thinking It's important to first assume it is a 'hypo'. Then if not, consider whether …Last reviewed
- Nasogastric (NG) tubes and nasojejunal (NJ) tubes Nasogastric (NG) and nasojejunal (NJ) tubes are both nasal tubes. An NG tube ends in the stomach, an NJ tube ends in the intestine. They are a temporary way of feeding your child. A health professional …Last reviewed
- … vaccination. This is most likely to happen in the first week after vaccination. The benefits of vaccination far …Last reviewed
- … into food processor and whizz until smooth and creamy. At first the banana mix will be grainy. Keep whizzing with food …Last reviewed
- … of miscarriage in pregnant women who get mumps during the first 3 months of pregnancy. There is no evidence that mumps …Last reviewed
- … just after falling asleep. They often sleep soundly in the first few hours after going to sleep. Tamariki are more …Last reviewed
- … skin. Glucose moves from blood vessels and capillaries first and then into interstitial fluid. When rising or …Last reviewed
- What is SPARX? SPARX is a self-help e-therapy tool for rangatahi aged between 12 and 19. It teaches rangatahi key skills. These skills help to fight mild to moderate depression, anxiety and stress. SPARX works like a video game. Users control an avatar. …Last reviewed
- … skin-to-skin (tummy to tummy) contact with you until the first breastfeed, or for at least an hour, to encourage …Last reviewed
- … to the powder). Sterilising equipment (necessary for the first 6 months), either: a large cooking pot (large enough …Last reviewed
- … it started? How did it start? Which part of the body was first involved? How did it progress? Did it include both …Last reviewed
- … your baby's bed in the same room as you for at least the first 6 months. Have a firm, flat mattress that fits your …Last reviewed
- … on the stove Cook on the back elements of the stove first. Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove and …Last reviewed
- Key points about family violence family violence is common in Aotearoa family violence is violence between people with a close personal relationship - it affects women, children, men, young and old family violence can take many forms - it can be …Last reviewed
- … child has autism-takiwātanga, a needs assessment is the first step towards identifying what needs your child may have …Last reviewed
