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Tamariki (children) with a weakened immune system are at risk of developing infections during cancer treatment. Learn more about opportunistic infections as well as preventing infections and managing symptoms.

Find out about the support available for you and your whānau (family) if your child has cancer.

Side effects of chemotherapy

Chemotherapy medicines cannot tell the difference between normal cells and cancer cells a

Your child will need a variety of procedures before and during their cancer treatment.

There are 3 main types of treatment for cancer in tamariki (children). They are chemotherapy, surgery and radiation therapy. Some tamariki may have other types of cancer treatment.

Sprains and strains can occur after accidents, falls or during sports or physical activities. Learn more about how to manage your child's sprain or sports injury.

Head injuries are common because tamariki (children) are active, sometimes fall over, and they enjoy rough-and-tumble play. If your child has a head injury - take them to see a doctor. After your child has seen the doctor and is allowed to go home, find out how to care for your child at home.

Illustrated booklets about the rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease journey. The booklets are available in English, te reo Māori, Samoan and Tongan.

Call 111 for an ambulance (within New Zealand) if your child’s burn is severe, large or to their face, hands, genitals or airway.

Sunburn is common in New Zealand. Sunscreen, shade, hats and sunglasses can help protect tamariki (children) from the sun. If your child has sunburn, find out how to manage them and when to see a health professional.

Bee stings can cause redness, pain, swelling and itch. Most tamariki (children) who get a bee sting won’t need medical treatment. You can manage most mild bee sting symptoms at home.

Nosebleeds are common in tamariki (children) and are usually nothing to worry about. Find out what to do if your child has a nosebleed.

To give others easy access to KidsHealth's animation on pneumonia, you can share a QR code poster. You can watch the animation in English, Samoan, Tongan or te reo Māori. Anyone can scan the QR code with their phone and go straight to the KidsHealth pneumonia animation in their preferred language. 

To give others easy access to KidsHealth's animation on croup, you can share a QR code poster. You can watch the animation in English, Samoan, Tongan or te reo Māori. Anyone can scan the QR code with their phone and go straight to the KidsHealth croup animation in their preferred language. 

To give others easy access to KidsHealth's animation on bronchiolitis, you can share a QR code poster. You can watch the animation in English, Samoan, Tongan or te reo Māori. Anyone can scan the QR code with their phone and go straight to the KidsHealth bronchiolitis animation in their preferred language. 

To give others easy access to KidsHealth's skin infection content, you can share a QR code poster. Anyone can scan the QR code with their phone and go straight to the KidsHealth sleep problems content.