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- … - 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 …Last reviewed
- … 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 …Last reviewed
- … when it will occur. Early signs of biliary atresia In the first few weeks of life, pēpi with biliary atresia often seem …Last reviewed
- … on your own, always talk to a health professional first What is foetal anticonvulsant syndrome (FACS)? Foetal …Last reviewed
- … What drinks are best for children Make water the first choice The best drinks for tamariki are water and milk. …Last reviewed
- … 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 …Last reviewed
- … and hearing screening. This should happen in your child’s first year. Talk to your health professional about when and …Last reviewed
- … 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 …Last reviewed
- … your child or young person’s best interests and puts these first. Differences between wishes of a child or young person …Last reviewed
- … around 2 weeks after being infected. Early symptoms The first symptoms of slapped cheek disease in tamariki are: …Last reviewed
- … 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 …Last reviewed
- … 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 …Last reviewed
- … had chemicals splashed in their eye, they need immediate first aid. Wash their eye(s) with water for at least 10 minutes and …Last reviewed
- … child need? Children aged 6 months to under 4 years in the first year they have flu vaccination, they need 2 doses, at …Last reviewed
- … temperature changes unclear thinking It's important to first assume it is a 'hypo'. Then if not, consider whether …Last reviewed
- 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 …Last reviewed
- … helpful to read some general information about home oxygen first. Home Oxygen For Infants How will my baby on home …Last reviewed
- … might like to check out an overview of autism-takiwātanga first. Autism-Takiwātanga Young children (under 3 years) A …Last reviewed
- Key points about supporting your teenager with cancer cancer and treatment could restrict the type of activities your teen can do there are things you can do to help support them transition back to school and connect with peers a key contact person at the …Last reviewed
- … Add 1 cup stock, stir regularly, add the next cup when the first cup has been absorbed by the rice. Repeat until all …Last reviewed
- … and rangatahi Healthy drink options Water Make water the first choice for tamariki and rangatahi. Always have a drink …Last reviewed
- … for measles Someone with measles is infectious from the first appearance of the symptoms of fever, cough, or red …Last reviewed
- Where to get financial help 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: GP paediatrician social worker child development service Support from a …Last reviewed
- … gradually work through and adjust to what's happened. At first the feelings can be very intense and overwhelming. You …Last reviewed
- … stool that is easier to clean up. From day 4 and for the first few weeks, your baby should pass at least 2 yellow …Last reviewed
- … It looks at the food pipe (oesophagus), stomach and the first part of the small bowel (duodenum). A gastroscope is …Last reviewed
- … your baby turns 5. Most appointments are in your child's first year, when support is most helpful. PlunketLine When …Last reviewed
- 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 …Last reviewed
- … The rash can sometimes be itchy. The rash looks blotchy at first and then over time, looks more like sunburn. The area …Last reviewed
- Key points about family violence family violence is common in Aotearoa family violence is violence between people with a close personal relationship - it affects women, children, men, young and old family violence can take many forms - it can be …Last reviewed
