Cartoon of a male child in a blue jumper coughing

Pneumonia | Te Pūkahu Kakā (Animation)

Ko te pūkahu kakā he pokenga nō ngā pūkahukahu. Ka pā pea tērā ki ngā tamariki, ahakoa te pakeke.

Cartoon of mother with baby on her lap seeing a female doctor at the doctors clinci

Croup | Te Mate Maremare Pēpi (Animation)

Ko te mate maremare pēpi ko tētahi mate e whakawhāitihia ngā arahau o runga. I te nuinga o te wā ko ngā kōhungahunga ka pāngia.

Cartoon image of a baby lying down with a runny nose

Bronchiolitis | Mate Pekahau Ririki (Animation)

Ko te mate pekahau ririki he mate e kitea whānuitia ana, he mate tino hopuhopu nei hoki. He rite tonu te pā mai a te mate pekahau ririki ki ngā pēpi kāore anō kia tae atu ki te kotahi tau te pakeke.

A drawing of three children.

Pneumonia In Children

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. It causes cough, fever and problems with breathing. Most tamariki (children) make a complete recovery from pneumonia.

Illustration of a toddler with croup

Croup

Croup is a viral illness in young tamariki (children) which causes narrowing of the upper airways. Croup is often a mild illness but can quickly become serious, so don't hesitate to get medical help.

Image of a baby with normal airways and bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis is a chest condition that causes breathing problems in pēpi (babies). It's caused by a virus. Bronchiolitis is very easy to catch so wash your hands before and after handling your baby.