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Skin problems in children - a poster 

Print or share the Ministry of Health poster with information on a range of skin conditions.

A thumbnail image of the skin problems poster
Skin problems in children poster

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Source: Ministry of Health

Conditions on the poster include:

  • boils
  • cellulitis
  • cuts, scratches and grazes
  • eczema
  • impetigo
  • insect bites
  • ring worm
  • scabies
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Topics:

Skin Infections
Skin
All ages
All genders
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