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COVID-19 In 2022 - Helping Kids Who Are Over COVID

Is your child over the COVID-19 pandemic and feeling a bit sad and down sometimes? A New Zealand psychologist has created a booklet for kids - to help them if they are over COVID-19 - 'The RONA'. 

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COVID-19 - Caring For A Child With COVID-19

If your child has COVID-19, it can be a worrying time for you. But most children with COVID-19 will have a mild illness. Starship Children's Emergency Department doctor Emily has some advice about common and less common COVID-19 symptoms, how to care for your child with COVID-19 at home, and when to see a doctor.

COVID-19 Testing - Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs)

If your child or someone in your house has COVID-19 symptoms, they need to be tested. Rapid antigen tests or RATs are the most common tests being used in New Zealand and give results within minutes. If the result is positive, everyone in your household must self-isolate.

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Parenting Support For Your Child's Emotions & Behaviour

Children and teenagers' emotional wellbeing, especially in challenging times, is better when whānau can get the right support. Now all Kiwi families have free access to support that helps improve resilience and emotional wellbeing for our tamariki.

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COVID-19 - Why Wearing Masks & Creating Airflow Helps

COVID-19 is airborne and can spread easily from one person to another. There are some key things you can do to minimise the risk of infecting others, including wearing masks and creating airflow, such as opening windows.

Resources To Help Explain COVID-19 To Children

Looking for something to help your child make sense of COVID-19? Check these resources - from videos for kids about the science behind coronavirus to online stories that can be important conversation starters in your household. There are some New Zealand resources covering the different stages of the pandemic response.