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COVID-19 - What You Need To Know
COVID-19 is a disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. It can affect your lungs, airways and other organs. Learn more about COVID-19 and how to manage it.Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is a digestive system problem. Symptoms include cramping pain, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. There are changes you can make which can improve your child's symptoms.Propranolol For Treating Haemangiomas
Information about the use of propranolol for treating haemangiomas (strawberry birthmark).Prednisone For Nephrotic Syndrome
Information for parents and caregivers about the use of prednisolone for nephrotic syndrome.Brain Injury - Difficulties With Concentration & Taking In Information
Tamariki (children) often have difficulties with concentration and taking in information after they have had a brain injury or an illness that affects the brain. Find out what you can do to help.Ulcerative Colitis Treatment
The aims of treatment for ulcerative colitis are to control inflammation, relieve symptoms, make sure your child is growing well and has the vitamins and minerals they need. Some tamariki (children) may need to see a dietitian as part of their treatment.Signs That Children Are Struggling To Breathe
Watch the videos and know the signs and the different noises pēpi (babies) and tamariki (children) can make when they are having trouble breathing. That way you can act fast and get help.Brain Injury - Memory Difficulties
Tamariki (children) can have problems holding information in memory after they have had a brain injury or an illness that affects the brain. Find out what you can do to help.Crohn's Disease Treatment
The aims of treatment for Crohn's disease are to control inflammation, relieve symptoms, make sure your child is growing well and has the vitamins and minerals they need. Some tamariki (children) may need to see a dietitian as part of their treatment.Child Car Seats
Keep your child safe in the car. Make sure your baby is in a rear-facing car seat until they are at least 2 years old. Keep your child in a booster seat until they are 148cm tall - for most tamariki (children), that's somewhere between 10 and 12 years of age.Pain & Cancer Treatment
As parents, you know your child best. It is very important to tell your healthcare team if your child has pain. The healthcare team will work to find out what is causing your child's pain. They will work with you to make a plan to decrease the pain as much as possible.Brain Injury - Symptoms & Difficulties
Your child may experience a variety of symptoms or difficulties following a brain injury - it depends on the type of injury and how serious the injury is. Common symptoms include tiredness and changes in thinking, behaviour and emotion.Immunisation Videos - Why Immunise?
A series of 10 short videos answering your questions about vaccination. Hastings mum and doctor, Dr Kiriana Bird, answers some common questions parents and whānau (family) have about vaccination. If you're concerned about vaccination, knowing the facts can help you feel more confident about vaccinating your child.Vitamin D Supplement
Vitamin D helps your baby use calcium to build and maintain strong bones.Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are inflammatory bowel diseases. In tamariki (children), they can cause tummy pain, diarrhoea, bleeding from their bottom, or weight loss. If your child has these symptoms, take your child to a health professional.
