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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
- … when it will occur. Early signs of biliary atresia In the first few weeks of life, pēpi with biliary atresia often seem …Last reviewed
- … on your own, always talk to a health professional first What is foetal anticonvulsant syndrome (FACS)? Foetal …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
- … has had a bone marrow transplant, speak to your doctor first before allowing them to touch pets or other animals. …Last reviewed
- … waterproof, adhesive dressing covers the exit site and the first few inches of the outside catheter. Dressing changes …Last reviewed
- … symptoms appear. Blisters Small blisters usually appear first around the mouth, on the gums and on the sides of the …Last reviewed
- … breastmilk: express by hand if you can, especially in the first few days discuss other ways of expressing with your …Last reviewed
- … 6 months, but not before 4 months, start to introduce first foods including smooth peanut butter and well-cooked …Last reviewed
- … asleep during the procedure if your child is unwell in the first 24 hours after the procedure, and you are worried, take …Last reviewed
- … The rash can sometimes be itchy. The rash looks blotchy at first and then over time, looks more like sunburn. The area …Last reviewed
- … for measles Someone with measles is infectious from the first appearance of the symptoms of fever, cough, or red …Last reviewed
- … such as when talking to a baby sibling. Identifies first sounds in words; for example, "puku starts with p". Is …Last reviewed
- … Principle 1: Children's & Young People's Needs Come First When tamariki and rangatahi receive health or …Last reviewed
- … they feed. Frequent feeding is normal when your baby is first born. Nipples can be tender, but should not be sore, …Last reviewed
- … and exploration. Play helps your child's brain During the first years of your child's life, it is play, not scheduled …Last reviewed
- … this mucus. This cough may get worse during infections, first thing in the morning and during exercise. But, it’s …Last reviewed
