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  1. … they are on the feet or under nails. A good approach at first is to keep the warts covered 24 hours a day. Duct tape …
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  2. Key points about vulvovaginitis in children vulvovaginitis is irritation of the vagina and vulva (outer female genitals) mild vulvovaginitis is common in tamariki  it can cause itch and discomfort around the vulva in most mild cases, no treatment or tests …
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  3. … A nurse may apply an anaesthetic cream or gel on the skin first to numb the skin. Removing a port A few months after …
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  4. … as it can be difficult to pick up a hearing loss with the first test. See the section on communication development and …
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  5. … cough vaccination in pregnancy protects pēpi in their first weeks of life. Start vaccinating pēpi the day they turn …
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  6. … area and getting your child to spend some time outdoors first thing in the morning. On the weekend aim to spend at …
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  7. … Millions of cancer cells can grow from one cancer cell. At first it may not be obvious but a build up of cancer cells …
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  8. … of miscarriage in pregnant women who get mumps during the first 3 months of pregnancy. There is no evidence that mumps …
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  9. … In some cases, your child’s doctor may do a test run first with a special type of capsule that dissolves. This …
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  10. Key points about ARFID  ARFID is an eating disorder and a serious mental health condition tamariki with ARFID either strongly dislike or avoid food or restrict their food intake for different reasons this can affect their growth, development, health and …
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  11. … the symptoms. Going to your family doctor is the best first step. They can give you advice about where to get more …
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  12. … at home more than usual, particularly over your baby's first winter. Ask anyone who is unwell not to visit you. …
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