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- … as it can be difficult to pick up a hearing loss with the first test. Audiologists have a range of hearing tests and …Last reviewed
- … cough vaccination in pregnancy protects pēpi in their first weeks of life. Start vaccinating pēpi the day they turn …Last reviewed
- … have the blister liquid on them. Tamariki may show first signs of chicken pox days to weeks after catching it. …Last reviewed
- … Millions of cancer cells can grow from one cancer cell. At first it may not be obvious but a build up of cancer cells …Last reviewed
- … The redness may continue to spread a little during the first days of taking antibiotics. Go back to a health …Last reviewed
- … 11 years ongoing screening depends on the results - if the first screen is normal, tamariki need a repeat lipid profile …Last reviewed
- … of miscarriage in pregnant women who get mumps during the first 3 months of pregnancy. There is no evidence that mumps …Last reviewed
- … are 12, they can catch up free as long as they have their first HPV vaccination before their 27th birthday. How many …Last reviewed
- … sure that you have talked this through with their parents first. In the event of a party with a sleepover, be firm on …Last reviewed
- … always covers the skin where the tube comes out, and the first few inches of the outside tube. This helps to prevent …Last reviewed
- Key points when you're worried about the safety of a child all tamariki (children) deserve to feel safe and have their needs met - it is everyone's responsibility to speak up if we have a concern child abuse and neglect can affect tamariki of any age, …Last reviewed
- … to a task has trouble trying something new when their first attempts aren't working has difficulty changing from …Last reviewed
- … with alcohol addiction or abuse, compared to those who first used alcohol at age 21 or older. Those under 15 years …Last reviewed
- … In some cases, your child’s doctor may do a test run first with a special type of capsule that dissolves. This …Last reviewed
- … Download and print the 2-page guide on head lice. The first page has information about head lice and the second …Last reviewed
- Key points about receiving a diagnosis for a child with special needs receiving news that your child has special needs can be difficult - you and your whānau (family) may experience a range of emotions the support of the people you love is one of the …Last reviewed
- Key points about how to support children when a family member dies tamariki and rangatahi (young people) grieve just as much as adults but may show it in different ways tamariki have less ability to put into words how they are feeling sometimes tamariki …Last reviewed
- 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 …Last reviewed
- … fever, facial pain, or swelling starts to get worse after first seeming to improve Looking after your child with …Last reviewed
- … that suit your child’s age. Make goals easy to achieve at first to help your child succeed. See the page on star charts …Last reviewed
- … a barrier cream so that you can clear up the infection first. Then use the barrier cream to help clear up the nappy …Last reviewed
- … First, grill lamb leg steaks - heat a griddle until very hot. …Last reviewed
- … illness. Rest Encourage your child to rest for the first few days after their surgery. Try to prevent them from …Last reviewed
- Key points about paediatric feeding disorder tamariki with paediatric feeding disorder (PFD) do not eat or drink enough food or eat enough variety of foods PFD makes it hard for tamariki to get the nutrition they need to grow and be healthy tamariki with …Last reviewed
- … Eating with gastroenteritis Your child may refuse food at first - this is OK as long as they take fluids. Most …Last reviewed
- … their reward by building up over time. For example, in the first week they might aim for 5 stars, then 6 stars in the …Last reviewed
- … 1 diabetes cannot survive without insulin treatment. At first, your diabetes team will tell you how much insulin you …Last reviewed
- … goes down into the food pipe (oesophagus), stomach and the first part of the small bowel. Gastroscopy In Children …Last reviewed
- … will need pain medicine, such as Paracetamol, for the first few days after surgery. If Paracetamol is not helping, …Last reviewed
- … symptoms. Going to your family doctor or nurse is the best first step. They can give you advice about where to get more …Last reviewed
