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Displaying 6 results tagged with ‘Skin Infections’

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  • Skin Infections In Children

    Skin infections are common in childhood. Check out some information on common skin infections in tamariki (children) and how to manage them.
  • KidsHealth QR Code Poster - Skin Infections In Tamariki

    To give others easy access to KidsHealth's skin infection content, you can share a QR code poster. Anyone can scan the QR code with their phone and go straight to the KidsHealth sleep problems content. 
  • How To Stop Skin Infections

    There are some simple steps you can take to prevent your child getting a skin infection.
  • Scabies In Children

    Scabies is caused by a tiny mite which digs under the skin and lays eggs. Small blisters form on the skin above each egg and the skin gets very itchy.
  • Skin Infections - What To Do

    Find out the most important steps when tamariki (children) have skin infections. Every day check, clean, cover, eat well, sleep. Wash your hands before and after touching infected skin.
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