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  1. … the painful area to help reduce pain and swelling. For the first 24 to 48 hours, apply ice wrapped in a damp towel to … can do this every 2 to 4 hours for 20 minutes at a time. First Aid For Sprains & Strains In Children Monitor symptoms If …
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  2. … time, take it away without fuss. We eat the most in the first 10 minutes of a meal, so aim to finish the meal within … may use it as a way to get them to eat something healthy first. But this can make your child more interested in the …
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  3. … of this mucus.  This cough may be worse during infections, first thing in the morning and during exercise. But, it’s … may have bronchiectasis.  A chest x-ray is usually the first test but it doesn't always show bronchiectasis damage …
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  4. … - 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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  5. … brave Discuss these choices with a health professional first. The choices need to be achievable and available. Get … arm still. Discuss this with your child’s treatment team first to make sure they are appropriate and achievable …
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  6. … 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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  7. … usually have antibiotics through a cannula into a vein at first. These are called intravenous antibiotics, or IV …
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  8. … 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 …
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  9. … 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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  10. … around 2 weeks after being infected.   Early symptoms The first symptoms of slapped cheek disease in tamariki are: …
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  11. … 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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  12. … 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 …
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  13. … 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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  14. … child need? Children aged 6 months to under 4 years in the first year they have flu vaccination, they need 2 doses, at …
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  15. 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 …
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  16. … tamariki who have breath-holding spells will have their first spell before they are 18 months old. Most tamariki grow …
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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. Key points about alcohol guidelines it is best not to supply alcohol to rangatahi under 18  it's not the amount of liquid you are drinking that's important – it's the amount of alcohol it contains it takes at least 1 hour – and sometimes much longer – to …
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  19. … your baby turns 5. Most appointments are in your child's first year, when support is most helpful.   PlunketLine When …
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  20. … vaccination. This is most likely to happen in the first week after vaccination. The benefits of vaccination far …
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  21. … into food processor and whizz until smooth and creamy. At first the banana mix will be grainy. Keep whizzing with food …
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