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- … using local anaesthetic. There may be some pain during the first 1 or 2 days after insertion. Your child's healthcare …Last reviewed
- 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 …Last reviewed
- … a doctor to look inside the oesophagus, stomach and the first part of the small bowel. Your child will have the …Last reviewed
- What is a needs assessment? If your child has a long-term disability, you may be able to have a needs assessment. This is a meeting to find out what you and your whānau need to help support your child. As well as a needs assessment, other financial …Last reviewed
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- … always covers the skin where the tube comes out, and the first few inches of the outside tube. This helps to prevent …Last reviewed
- … comfortably Some tamariki do not notice any symptoms at first. Some tamariki only find out they have rheumatic heart …Last reviewed
- … 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
- … 11 years ongoing screening depends on the results - if the first screen is normal, tamariki need a repeat lipid profile …Last reviewed
- … The redness may continue to spread a little during the first days of taking antibiotics. Go back to a health …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
- 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
- … always covers the skin where the tube comes out, and the first few inches of the outside tube. This helps to prevent …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
