Emergencies

If you think your child has been poisoned, call the New Zealand National Poisons Centre immediately on 0800 POISON (0800 764 766). Do not try to make your child vomit or give them food or liquid until a professional has given you advice.

Tamariki (children) and pēpi (babies) who are not responding and not breathing normally will need CPR.

If your baby is choking, they may not be able to make any noise. For pēpi (babies) up to 1 year: If your baby is unconscious, do CPR. If your baby is conscious, find out what steps to follow.

Dial 111 in New Zealand from any phone if you need medical help in an emergency. You can call this emergency number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.