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  1. … bud for each eyelid. Repeat this process twice a day. Pour a fresh amount of solution into a small container each …
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  2. Key points about typhoid fever typhoid fever is a disease caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi most people with typhoid fever in Aotearoa New Zealand have caught the disease overseas, especially countries in the Pacific and South-East Asia tamariki …
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  3. Key points about lumbar punctures to test for childhood cancer a lumbar puncture is a procedure to see if there are cancer cells in the fluid that cushions the brain and spinal cord it is sometimes called a spinal tap most lumbar punctures happen while …
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  4. Key points about the camping out method for managing sleep problems if your child is anxious about going to sleep, or they find it hard to stay in their bedroom, the ‘camping out’ method may help this involves sitting on a chair or camp bed next to your …
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  5. Key points about a sore mouth during treatment a sore mouth and throat are common side effects of chemotherapy treatment good mouth care will help avoid infection and reduce discomfort your child may need softer foods and extra support with eating and …
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  6. Key points about pleural effusion and empyema a pleural effusion is when extra fluid builds up around the lung empyema is when the fluid around the lung gets very thick the most common cause of pleural effusion in tamariki (children) is pneumonia What is …
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  7.   Key points about seizure first aid stay calm - remember the seizure will stop turn your child on their side so they will not choke on saliva or vomit time the seizure - if it lasts more than 5 minutes call an ambulance (dial 111 in New Zealand) What …
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  8. Pneumonia animation   Key points about pneumonia pneumonia is an infection of the lungs pneumonia can cause cough, fever and trouble breathing either viruses or bacteria cause pneumonia viral pneumonia is more common in tamariki most tamariki make a …
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  9. Key points about what to do after a child has died facing the death of your own child is one of the toughest life experiences it may have been expected after illness, or unexpected and sudden it can be helpful to have a support person through this time …
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  10. Key points about scabies scabies is caused by a reaction to a tiny mite which digs under the skin and lays eggs small blisters form on the skin and the skin gets very itchy the redness and small blisters look like a rash on the skin the scabies rash may …
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  11. Key points about nappy rash the main cause of nappy rash is wearing a wet or dirty nappy for too long change your baby's nappies as soon as possible after they become wet or dirty wash your baby's bottom at each nappy change with a warm wet cloth or baby …
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  12. Key points about nosebleeds in children nosebleeds are common in tamariki some tamariki get lots of nosebleeds nosebleeds are usually nothing to worry about sit your child up, tilt their head forward and apply pressure over the soft part of their nose for …
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  13. Key points about preparing your child for hospital it is important to give tamariki (children) information simply and truthfully, in words they understand tell them that they will be going to hospital and what they may expect to happen there a prepared …
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  14. Key points about the health system in Aotearoa in the early years you and your child will need lots of help and advice about sickness and keeping healthy it is very helpful to have a family doctor and practice nurse who get to know you and your child well …
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  15.   Key points about HPV vaccination   human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common virus that is passed on through intimate skin to skin contact (not just sex) infection with HPV can lead to cervical cancer and other types of cancers HPV vaccination is …
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  16. Key points about dengue fever you can get dengue fever from the bite of an infected mosquito many tamariki (children) who have dengue fever may have no symptoms, or they may just have a mild illness with a fever some tamariki may get a more severe type of …
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  17. Key points about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection RSV causes infections of the respiratory tract (the parts of the body related to breathing) the symptoms are similar to a cold most tamariki (children) fully recover without problems in some …
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  18. Key points about symptoms and difficulties after brain injury tamariki (children) can experience different symptoms and difficulties following a brain injury the difficulties your child may have depends on the type of injury and how serious the injury is …
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  19. Key points about managing delayed sleep management of  'delayed sleep' depends on its cause good sleep habits are especially important for tamariki (children) with delayed sleep whatever the cause of delayed sleep, tamariki end up going to bed later and …
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  20. … 5.5 mL 21 to 22 kg 13 mL 6.5 mL 23 to 25 kg 14.5 mL 7 mL 26 to 28 kg 16.5 mL 8 mL 29 to 32 kg 18 mL 8.5 mL 33 to 36 kg 20.5 mL 10 mL 37 to 41 kg 23 mL 11 mL 42 to 60 kg 26 mL 12.5 mL Greater than 60 kg 30 to 40 mL 15 to 20 mL You …
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  21. Key points about dental care for your child baby teeth need to be looked after and valued brush teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste oral healthcare is free for all tamariki until they turn 18 enrol your child with your local Community Oral Health …
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  22. What is an MCU? A micturating cysto-urethrogram (MCU) is an x-ray test of the bladder as it fills and empties. It checks to see if the urine is flowing backwards from the bladder up towards the kidneys.  The test will take place in the …
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  23. Key points about lung transplant most people with lung problems will never need a lung transplant lung transplants in tamariki (children) are very rare in Aotearoa New Zealand a lung transplant is only considered when a child has a serious, long-term lung …
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  24. Key points about missing school when your student has cancer children having cancer treatment are more at risk of developing fevers and infections help your student's family/whānau to understand the benefits of their child being back in a learning …
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  25. Key points about biliary atresia biliary atresia is a rare but serious liver disorder that affects newborn pēpi biliary atresia causes jaundice that continues after 2 weeks of age in newborn pēpi pēpi need special tests to diagnose biliary atresia …
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  26.   The best advice I could give at this age would be to spend as much time together doing things. Your child in the first 5 years In the video, we hear from Erika, a Well Child Tamariki Ora nurse. She explains ... Some of the things that can help our …
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  27.   Symptoms of COVID-19 If tamariki do catch COVID-19, they mostly have mild symptoms or they may have no symptoms at all. Common symptoms of COVID-19 are like those found with other illnesses such as colds and flu. They can include: cough sneezing and …
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