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Flu vaccination is available from 1 April each year. It is important for everyone over 6 months old to have a flu vaccination every year. It is especially important for tamariki (children) with certain long-term health conditions, and for women in pregnancy.

Vaccination on time is the most effective way to protect hapū māmā (pregnant mothers), pēpi (babies) and tamariki (children) from preventable disease.

Fevers are common in tamariki (children). Fever by itself does not tell you whether your child is seriously sick. Even an ordinary cold can cause a high fever.

Nuclear medicine kidney scans check on kidney size, function and signs of kidney scarring which may be caused by repeated urinary tract infections.

A micturating cysto-urethrogram (MCU) is an x-ray test of the bladder as it fills and empties.

Healthcare and disability support providers should have systems to provide continuity and coordination between and within the various services working with tamariki (children), rangatahi (young people) and their whānau (families).

Every child and young person receiving healthcare or disability support services should have access to, and opportunities to participate in play, recreation, creative activities and education.

Health and disability service providers whose knowledge and skills enable them to respond appropriately to children's and young people's clinical, emotional, developmental, educational and cultural needs, should care for tamariki (children), rangatahi (young people) and their whānau (families).

Accommodation, facilities and equipment should meet the needs of tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). Facilities and equipment should be designed, provided and maintained to ensure children and young people's safety and emotional well-being. Accommodation for tamariki and rangatahi should be separate from that provided for adults.

You will feel more at ease if you are well informed about your child's hospital visit and have support arranged for you and your whānau (family).

Whānau (families) need to be fully informed about their child or young person's condition so that they can participate in all aspects of their child or young person's care and support.

As much healthcare and disability support as possible should be provided in the home and community. When tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) are admitted to hospital, this should be as close to home as possible within the bounds of quality and safety.

Healthcare and disability support services should provide culturally safe services to all tamariki (children), rangatahi (young people) and their whānau (families).

Tamariki (children) are part of a whānau (family) and are dependent on parents or primary caregivers for physical and emotional care and support. Whānau are a critical part of support and care for tamariki.

When tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) receive health or disability services, their needs should be the primary concern of the health provider.

It is important to know all the medicines your child is taking. Being well informed can help prevent mistakes with medicines.