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  1. … down through the mother new changes that happen for the first time in a person Diagnosing mitochondrial disease There … Symptoms can be unpredictable and may be mild at first. This can make diagnosis more difficult. Clinical …
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  2. … to read the pages on tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy first. These have information about what tonsils and adenoids … Your child should: rest as much as possible for the first few days after surgery not go to school, kura or …
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  3. … 21. This usually happens by chance when the baby is first developing. It’s not caused by anything the parents did …
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  4. … 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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  5. … 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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  6. … 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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  7. … - 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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  8. … 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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  9. … 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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  10. … it may not be possible to repair it in one surgery. The first stage may involve placing a temporary transparent … start having small amounts of breastmilk or formula. At first, milk may go through a tube passed through their nose …
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  11. … Some pēpi need a scan soon after birth. Others have their first scan when they are a little older. Take your baby to … midwife or obstetric team, usually arranges your baby’s first ultrasound after birth. Enrol your baby at a general …
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  12. … usually have antibiotics through a cannula into a vein at first. These are called intravenous antibiotics, or IV …
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  13. … 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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  14. … 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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  15. … around 2 weeks after being infected.   Early symptoms The first symptoms of slapped cheek disease in tamariki are: …
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  16. … 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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  17. … 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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  18. … 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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  19. … 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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  20. 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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  21. … asleep during the procedure if your child is unwell in the first 24 hours after the procedure, and you are worried, take …
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  22. … The rash can sometimes be itchy. The rash looks blotchy at first and then over time, looks more like sunburn. The area …
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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. … 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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