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Iron deficiency is common in tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). Iron deficiency is when a child doesn’t have enough iron in their body. 

Watch some videos on COVID-19 vaccination for tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people).

Find out why it's important for tamariki (children) to have the COVID-19 vaccine. It's especially important for those with underlying health conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart conditions (like rheumatic heart disease). 

Knee pain is common in tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). It can happen for many different reasons. Learn more about the different causes of knee pain in tamariki and rangatahi.

Chondromalacia patella, often referred to as 'runner's knee', causes pain in the knee. It is common in tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people).

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common condition that causes knee pain. It is common in active tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). Osgood-Schlatter disease goes away on its own for most tamariki and rangatahi once their bones have stopped growing.

Emergency epileptic seizure medicine is used to stop seizures lasting longer than 5 minutes. Diazepam is an emergency epileptic seizure medicine. Learn more about diazepam and how to give it.

Emergency epileptic seizure medicine is used to stop seizures lasting longer than 5 minutes. Midazolam is the most common emergency epileptic seizure medicine. Learn more about midazolam and how to give it.

Emergency epileptic seizure medicine is used to stop seizures lasting longer than 5 minutes. Emergency epileptic seizure medicine is also known as seizure rescue medicine. Learn more about emergency epileptic seizure medicine below.

An emergency seizure plan is a step-by-step guide for giving diazepam into the bottom (rectally). It talks you through what to do if your child is having a seizure. 

An emergency seizure plan is a step-by-step guide. It talks you through what to do if your child is having a seizure. 

An emergency seizure plan is a step-by-step guide for giving midazolam in the nose (intranasally). It talks you through what to do if your child is having a seizure. 

An emergency seizure plan is a step-by-step guide for giving midazolam between the cheek and teeth (buccally). It talks you through what to do if your child is having a seizure. 

Allergic conjunctivitis, also known as eye allergies, is a common condition affecting tamariki (children). It causes redness and irritation to the eyes and eyelids.

Flexible bronchoscopy helps doctors diagnose and manage medical conditions that affect the airways. Find out more about what a bronchoscopy involves.

Colds are common in tamariki (children). They are caused by viruses that spread easily through coughing and sneezing. Learn more about common cold symptoms and how to manage them.