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- … your child has cerebral palsy, a needs assessment is the first step towards identifying what needs your child may have … to your local team and other Aotearoa New Zealand experts first. Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy Includes suggested …Last reviewed
- … delay because you have COVID-19. Should my baby have their first immunisations at 6 weeks? Yes. Immunising your baby on …Last reviewed
- … of age, it's important they have this screening in their first year at school. This screening picks up most hearing … age, it's important they have this screening done in their first year at school. If your child missed their screening, …Last reviewed
- … part is scanned, your child may enter the MRI machine head first or feet first. Some examples of the different types of coils that …Last reviewed
- … should be part of your 'house rules' from the day they first head off by themselves. If they can't – or won't answer … suspicious about what he might be hiding from us in the first place – but in the end we all agreed that if he …Last reviewed
- … iron medicine Keep giving iron each day until your child's first birthday or your health professional asks you to stop. … a little firmer and some pēpi become constipated when they first start taking iron, but this usually settles. If your …Last reviewed
- … I return to doing the things I enjoy? Taking it easy at first As you recover from acute rheumatic fever, you might …Last reviewed
- Holding a meeting before a child with cancer returns to school Before the child or young person returns to school or early learning, it is a good idea to hold a meeting between school staff, parents or caregivers and the child's Regional Health School …Last reviewed
- … return to doing the things they enjoy? Taking it easy at first As your child recovers from acute rheumatic fever, you …Last reviewed
- … wide consultation. Children and young people's needs come first When tamariki and rangatahi receive health or …Last reviewed
- … to check the information on ear infections and glue ear first. Ear Infections In Children Glue Ear In Children What … Although your child may be a little unsettled at first, they are usually back to normal after a few hours. …Last reviewed
- … future if your child is old enough, ask them if it’s OK first before posting about them set clear boundaries with … of your child on social media, check your privacy settings first. Some social media networks may have public or open …Last reviewed
- … Managing chronic or persistent pain An assessment is the first step and can take place at a clinic or within a …Last reviewed
- … to move around, and some tamariki find it less scary at first. Footstool A footstool can help your child get up to … toilet training. If your child regularly has a dry nappy first thing in the morning, you can try and stop nappies at …Last reviewed
- … become clearer. What happens in a stem cell transplant First there needs to be a source of stem cells Stem cells can …Last reviewed
- … that cause illnesses like the common cold. SARS-CoV-2 was first recognised in China. It's still unclear how the virus … COVID-19 symptoms are likely to get them within 3 days of first being infected. But it could take up to 8 days after …Last reviewed
- … teeth too, so it's important you look after your child's first teeth. See the KidsHealth page on caring for your … between a child and their primary caregiver in the first few years of life. Secure attachments have positive …Last reviewed
- … of their condition. Often tamariki have EEN when they first receive a Crohn's disease diagnosis. They may also have … Please discuss these with your health professional first, as some therapies can be harmful or may interact with …Last reviewed
- … that parents don't want to give out much information at first. They may still be finding out about their child's … straightaway. It is best to talk to the family and whānau first before setting up any kind of fundraising activities. … …Last reviewed
- … the following apply: on the container write your child's first name, surname, date of birth, and the date and time you … your doctor or nurse provides clues Your doctor or nurse first usually test the urine sample with a 'dipstick' (test …Last reviewed
- … is not used to eating together regularly, start small. At first, get used to eating together 2 or 3 times a week, … about what your teens are doing at school is a great first step. Attend their games and performances. Go to the …Last reviewed
- … or sitting on your lap, but check with the nurse or doctor first to see if this is possible. It is not helpful to offer … techniques even if they do not seem to be working at first. Keep talking Talk with your child and build on the …Last reviewed
- Key points about selective dorsal rhizotomy selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is an operation to cut sensory nerves in the spinal cord it reduces spasticity (stiffness) in the legs of tamariki with cerebral palsy SDR is currently not offered in Aotearoa …Last reviewed
- … It's best to test any new cream or lotion on a small area first, in case it irritates your teen's skin. If there is no … no more than once a day. It may make their acne worse at first, but it should improve after a few weeks. Make sure …Last reviewed
- … comes from Tomisaku Kawasaki, the Japanese doctor who first described it in 1967. Kawasaki disease causes high … if their symptoms have not improved after the first dose. Aspirin Your child's health professional will …Last reviewed
- … useful to read the page on tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy first. This has information about what tonsils and adenoids … Your child should: rest as much as possible for the first few days after surgery not go to school, kura or …Last reviewed
- … The redness may continue to spread a little during the first 2 days of taking antibiotics. Go back to a health … These help reduce swelling. Continue to do this for the first 48 hours at least. Eat and drink normally Encourage …Last reviewed
- … this mucus. This cough can get worse during infections, first thing in the morning and during exercise. Remember … bronchiectasis Chest x-ray A chest x-ray is usually the first investigation but does not always show bronchiectasis …Last reviewed
- … time, take it away without fuss. We eat the most in the first 10 minutes of a meal, so aim to finish the meal within … may use it as a way to get them to eat something healthy first. But this can make your child more interested in the …Last reviewed
- … - speak to your pharmacist or health professional first. What is severe dengue fever? Symptoms of dengue … If your child is feeling sick during your trip or in the first 3 weeks after you return home, seek medical advice. If …Last reviewed
