There is currently a dengue fever outbreak in Samoa. Dengue fever is a viral illness spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. The best way to avoid dengue fever is to prevent mosquito bites.
Whooping cough can make pēpi (babies) very sick and some pēpi can die. Having whooping cough immunisation in pregnancy protects pēpi in their first weeks of life. Start immunising pēpi the day they turn 6 weeks old to keep protecting them.
Protect tamariki (children) against measles. It can be very dangerous and spreads faster than almost any other disease. If you're unsure whether your child has had their MMR immunisation, check with your Well Child Tamariki Ora provider or GP practice.
If your child has hand, foot and mouth disease, keep them at home if they are unwell or have blisters. Make sure your child doesn't go to childcare or school until all the blisters have dried.
Head lice are small insects that live on the human scalp. They are common and cause concern and frustration for parents, tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). Dimethicone lotion is a very effective treatment that your GP practice can prescribe. Check out our step by step guide.