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A range of videos and animations, including children's voices about their experience of the autism spectrum.

Watch some videos which include stories of people who have survived rheumatic fever, and information about getting treatment and support.

Keeping your whānau (family) healthy over winter means keeping your home warm and dry. Check out all the tips in the videos about how to keep your home warm and dry. Find out what support is available.

Tongue tie is a condition that involves a small piece of tissue connecting the tongue to the bottom of the mouth. This is called the frenulum. When a baby's frenulum is short or tight it can stop their tongue from moving properly. This is called a tongue tie. Tongue tie may cause a problem with breastfeeding for some pēpi (babies).

Information about the use of azithromycin for the treatment of bacterial infections.

Check out some common myths about eczema and find out the facts.

Talking with your child about sex can be difficult but it's important. If you want to be involved in shaping your child's ideas and attitudes about sex, start these conversations early.

Some of the most common side effects of radiation therapy include hair loss, upset stomach, vomiting, mouth sores, tiredness, fever and skin problems.

Fast facts on eczema and food allergy - from clinical immunology and allergy specialists in Australia and New Zealand.

People who have a weakened immune system are at risk of developing infections caused by common germs that are usually harmless. These infections are known as 'opportunistic'. One opportunistic organism is a type of fungus called pneumocystis, which can cause an infection called pneumocystis pneumonia. 

Immunotherapy is a type of treatment that promotes or supports your immune system's (infection-fighting system's) response to a disease such as cancer.

Immunisation remains a priority for whānau during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can  protect your child against serious diseases like whooping cough and measles. 

Some premature babies need eye checks to screen for a condition called retinopathy of prematurity. Find out what happens when your premature baby has an eye check to look at the back of the eye.

Tetanus is a life-threatening condition caused by bacteria in the soil. Tetanus usually develops after a 'dirty' wound but can develop after small or even unnoticed injuries. Only immunisation can prevent tetanus.

When a whānau member has died, even very young children (under 2 years) will need an explanation of what they are seeing around them, to help them start to understand what has happened. Talking to children helps them to trust you and helps them to make sense of what is happening in their world.

Many tamariki have only mild asthma. But any child with asthma can have a severe, life-threatening attack. Find out about the symptoms of an asthma attack and what to do if your child does have an asthma attack.