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  1. … 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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  2. … 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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  3. … 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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  4. … 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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  5. … around 2 weeks after being infected.   Early symptoms The first symptoms of slapped cheek disease in tamariki are: …
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  6. … 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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  7. … 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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  8. … 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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  9. 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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  10. … to the powder). Sterilising equipment (necessary for the first 6 months), either: ​ a large cooking pot (large enough …
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  11. … scabies.  Signs and symptoms of scabies     One of the first symptoms of scabies is a very itchy rash. The scabies …
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  12. … also do some checks to make sure your baby is well. The first few months of life with a newborn can be challenging. …
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  13. … it started? How did it start? Which part of the body was first involved?  How did it progress? Did it include both …
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  14. … 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 …
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  15. … just after falling asleep. They often sleep soundly in the first few hours after going to sleep. Tamariki are more …
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  16. Key points about being a good role model for your teen be the kind of person you want your teenager to grow up to be act the way you'd like your kids to act – lead by example your example is one of the best ways to raise a child   How your actions can …
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  17. … cough immunisation in pregnancy protects pēpi in their first weeks of life. Start immunising pēpi the day they turn …
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  18. … on the stove Cook on the back elements of the stove first. Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove and …
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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 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. …
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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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