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  1. … A reward chart for trying to be brave can be helpful. At first, this may be for not getting out of bed and just …
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  2. … in the mtDNA or nDNA that seemingly occurs for the first time in the affected individual (de novo) a mutation in … to those of other illnesses. Symptoms may be erratic, at first subtle, further complicating the journey to diagnosis. …
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  3. … when it will occur. Early signs of biliary atresia In the first few weeks of life, pēpi with biliary atresia often seem …
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  4. … infection again? Some immunity to RSV develops over the first couple of years of life. But you can have RSV more than once. Symptoms are usually milder after the first time. Preventing your child from getting RSV …
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  5. … family doctor and teacher. Sometimes teachers may be the first to raise concerns and suggest that you and your child … It helps to learn a range of strategies so that if the first thing you try doesn't work, you have other options in …
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  6. Nasogastric (NG) tubes and nasojejunal (NJ) tubes  Nasogastric (NG) and nasojejunal (NJ) tubes are both nasal tubes, but while NG tubes end in the stomach, NJ tubes end in the intestine. They are a temporary way of feeding your child.   A medical …
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  7. … dry them on a clean cloth or paper towel. Step 3 For the first 6 months, boil and cool all water used for formula on …
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  8. … had chemicals splashed in their eye, they need immediate first aid. Wash their eye(s) with water for at least 10 minutes and …
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  9. … child need? Children aged 6 months to under 9 years in the first year they have flu immunisation, they need 2 doses, at …
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  10. Key points about being a good role model for your teen be the kind of person you want your teenager to grow up to be act the way you'd like your kids to act – lead by example your example is one of the best ways to raise a child   How your actions can …
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  11. … cough immunisation in pregnancy protects pēpi in their first weeks of life. Start immunising pēpi the day they turn …
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  12. … can begin 3 to 30 days after the spores are swallowed. The first symptom is constipation lasting 3 days or more. This …
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  13. … at 12 and 15 months Tamariki need 2 doses of MMR - a first dose at 12 months of age and a second dose at 15 …
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  14. Where to get financial help  You may be able to get financial support because of your child's extra needs.  You can talk about which allowances you might be able to get with your: GP paediatrician social worker child development service Support from a …
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  15. … Pasifika tamariki should see a health professional in the first 1 to 2 days of any sore throat Causes of a sore throat …
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  16. … 6 months, but not before 4 months, start to introduce first foods including smooth peanut butter and well-cooked …
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  17. … just after falling asleep. They often sleep soundly in the first few hours after going to sleep. Tamariki are more …
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  18. … teeth too, so it's important you look after your child's first teeth.  See the KidsHealth page on caring for your …
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  19. … whānau who share their experiences of parenting in the first 5 years.  Parenting Babies And Children Vaccination …
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  20. … departments see people with the most urgent needs first. Find a public hospital (Ministry of Health - Manatū …
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  21. … such as when talking to a baby sibling.  Identifies first sounds in words; for example, "puku starts with p". Is …
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  22. … waterproof, adhesive dressing covers the exit site and the first few inches of the outside catheter. Dressing changes …
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  23. Key points about alcohol guidelines it is best not to supply alcohol to young people under 18  it's not the amount of liquid you are drinking that's important – it's the amount of alcohol it contains it takes at least 1 hour – and sometimes much longer …
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