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  • KidsHealth COVID-19 QR Code Poster

    To give others easy access to all KidsHealth's COVID-19 content, you can share a QR code poster. Anyone can scan the QR code with their phone and go straight to the KidsHealth COVID-19 section. 
  • Back To Activity & Sport After COVID-19

    Guidance for tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) returning to normal activity and sport after having COVID-19.
  • Recovering From COVID - Including Long COVID

    Most tamariki (children) who get COVID-19 will have mild symptoms and get better quickly. But a small number of older tamariki may have symptoms that last longer. This is sometimes called post-COVID-19 condition or long COVID. Find out what is known about long COVID and how to care for a child who is taking longer to get better.
  • COVID-19 - Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome In Children (MIS-C)

    Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a huge overreaction of the immune system. The syndrome usually happens 2 to 6 weeks after a child has had COVID-19. MIS-C can cause severe inflammation in many parts of the body. 
  • COVID-19 Positive & Caring For A Newborn

    If you are COVID-19 positive and caring for a newborn baby, there are some things you can do to protect them. Find out what you can do to keep them safe, what you can expect from your maternity carer and what to do if you become quite unwell.
  • COVID-19 Testing - Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs)

    Use a RAT test if your child has COVID-19 symptoms, or any cold or flu symptoms. 
  • COVID-19 - Masks & Ventilation

    COVID-19 is airborne and can spread easily from one person to another. Wearing masks and ventilating spaces are key ways to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other airborne illnesses. 
  • COVID-19 - Caring For A Child With COVID-19

    Most tamariki (children) with COVID-19 will have a mild illness. Find out about how to care for your child at home and when to see a health professional.
  • COVID-19 & Genome Sequencing - An Animation For Tamariki

    Learn more about genome sequencing and COVID-19 in this short animation.
  • COVID-19 - Symptoms Chart In 7 Languages

    How to recognise possible symptoms of COVID-19. If you or your child have cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms, stay home and call a health professional or Healthline on 0800 611 116 for advice.
  • Supporting Your Child During COVID-19 Nasal Swab Testing

    This is a Mayo Clinic (USA) video that prepares children for a COVID-19 PCR nasal swab test and helps ease some of their possible fear and anxiety. This video is suitable for children as young as 4 years old. Note that the video shows a PCR test, not a RAT test.
  • How To Protect Yourself & Others Against COVID-19

    If your child or you have cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms, stay at home. Call your GP clinic or Healthline on 0800 611 116 for advice.
  • COVID-19 - What You Need To Know

    COVID-19 is a disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. It can affect your lungs, airways and other organs. Learn more about COVID-19 and how to manage it.
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