All genders

Many electronic toys and devices have button batteries. They are very dangerous for young children if swallowed or put in nostrils or ears. Go straight to your nearest hospital if you think this has happened. 

There are lots of places you can get a sore throat checked.

Meet Tristan and Justin. The 11-year-old twins know first hand that a sore throat left untreated can lead to rheumatic fever.

Immunisation protects against rotavirus - a common tummy bug that pēpi (babies) and tamariki (children) catch easily. Rotavirus causes vomiting and diarrhoea (runny, watery poo).

Your child's continuing education is important when they are in hospital or sick at home for an extended period of time.

If you think your child has been poisoned, call the New Zealand National Poisons Centre immediately on 0800 POISON (0800 764 766). Do not try to make your child vomit or give food or liquid until you have been given advice.

SPARX is a a free online tool for young people. It teaches them the key skills to help fight mild to moderate depression, anxiety or stress.

Find out the most important steps when tamariki have skin infections. Every day check, clean, cover, eat well, sleep. Wash your hands before and after touching infected skin.

A 24 page booklet with information, diagrams and photos about looking after your child's skin and treating skin infections.

A boil is a tender red lump on the skin - an infection caused by bacteria. Boils are not usually a serious problem and you can treat most boils at home, especially if you notice them early. Sometimes, boils need more treatment.

A poster with information about a range of skin conditions comparing early signs and how the skin condition spreads. There is advice about what to do about the skin infection and what to do if it gets worse. There is also advice about how much time your child will need off from school or kura.

Young people receiving healthcare - you have the right to what's best for YOU.

Let everyone know the rights of every child in healthcare - know that children are special and always do what is best for them.

Support is available for your child if they have a significant health condition that stops them from currently attending school. Support will help them to attend and learn at school safely.

Find out more about the support available for tamariki (children) with the highest level of need to help them join in and learn alongside other tamariki at school.

All tamariki (children) with additional learning needs receive support from their school. But if you and the teachers agree your child needs additional support, the Ministry of Education's Learning Support team can help. Staff at your child's school can arrange this.