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Heard talk about genome sequencing and COVID-19 and want to know more? Check out this short animation for tamariki from Māui Studios with support from the University of Otago and the Institute of Environmental Science and Research. It features Koro, a scientist and his granddaughter, Ruia, who is intrigued by science and technology but tired of kōrero about COVID-19.

Quick tips for your child's COVID vaccination - what to do before, during and after your child has their vaccine.

The emotional wellbeing of tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) is better when whānau can get the right support. Kiwi families have access to parenting support to improve emotional wellbeing for our tamariki.

If you are worried about how your baby is feeding, ask to have a breastfeeding assessment.

COVID-19 is now established in New Zealand so there is always a chance of being exposed. If you are pregnant, find out what you can do to help keep you and your baby safe and what to expect from your maternity carers.

Hear from Ana - a mum who has been through a tube feeding journey with her daughter Temika.

Hear from Kiri - a mum who has been through a tube feeding journey with her son Nathan.

Check some tips and resources for supporting tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people)  through the COVID-19 immunisation process. This includes resources for supporting those with disabilities.

If your child has been tube fed, and is moving to eating and tube weaning, you will have support from a team. Find out what the process might look like.

Check the things you can expect from the service that carries out the needs assessment for your child.

If you're pregnant/hapū, or planning a pregnancy, it is important to have the COVID-19 vaccine. Studies have shown this is safe and better for you and your baby. If you get COVID-19 while you’re pregnant you can become very sick. You can get a COVID-19 vaccine at any stage of your pregnancy. 

A listing of organisations, resources and support available for parents, family and whānau of children and young people with cerebral palsy.

Skills like learning to crawl or walk, wave or talk are called developmental milestones. These milestones are things most pēpi (babies) and tamariki (children) can do by a certain age. All tamariki are different and develop at different speeds and in their own time.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a very common virus in Aotearoa New Zealand. It is one of many viruses that cause infections of the respiratory tract - the parts of the body related to breathing. 

Children and young people with diabetes aged 5 years and over can have their COVID-19 immunisation now. The Paediatric Society Clinical Network for Diabetes recommends all children 5 years and over with diabetes have the COVID-19 vaccine to help protect against COVID-19.

Your therapist or doctor may use a standardised scale to help you and others understand your child's level of functioning.