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- … a magnet, go straight to your nearest hospital. … First Aid … Magnet Dangers For Children …Last reviewed
- … the appendix is a small finger-like tube attached to the first part of the large intestine appendicitis is an … is a small finger-like tube that is attached to the first part of the large intestine (called the caecum). It is …Last reviewed
- … social worker, 'Healthy Homes' Book dental check up Have first bicillin injection First outpatient appointment with the rheumatic fever …Last reviewed
- … your nearest hospital if you think this has happened. … First Aid … Button Battery Dangers For Children …Last reviewed
- … are painful (especially spider bites) as well as itchy. … First Aid … Skin … Insect Bites - What To Do About Them In Children …Last reviewed
- … immunisations, you can catch up. But your baby needs the first rotavirus vaccine before 15 weeks of age and the second … from receiving rotavirus immunisation, usually in the first week after immunisation. Intussusception is a rare …Last reviewed
- … blankets and left for at least an hour or until after your first feed together. Skin-to-skin contact can also take place …Last reviewed
- … social worker, 'Healthy Homes' Book dental check up Have first bicillin injection First outpatient appointment with the rheumatic fever …Last reviewed
- … Find out what to do if your child has a nosebleed. … First Aid … Nosebleeds In Children …Last reviewed
- … cast takes 24 to 48 hours to dry completely. In the first hour or two, while your child is waiting for their … Keep the plaster raised on pillows, especially for the first 24 to 48 hours, to prevent swelling. Check your …Last reviewed
- … fed on demand, so learn your baby's signals. For the first few days, your baby may finish the bottle. Most … newborns will need around 6 to 8 feeds in 24 hours for the first few weeks. Gradually increase the quantity (size) of …Last reviewed
- … mouth disease are most likely to spread the disease in the first week - before all the blisters have dried. Signs and … symptoms appear. Blisters Small blisters usually appear first around the mouth and on the gums and sides of the …Last reviewed
- … cast takes 24 to 48 hours to dry completely. In the first hour or two, while your child is waiting for their … the arm raised to prevent swelling, especially for the first 24 to 48 hours. Support the arm in a sling or collar …Last reviewed
- … experience more difficult. Supporting your child for the first few injections can help them feel more confident. You …Last reviewed
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- … about autism-takiwātanga diagnosis you may be one of the first to notice signs of autism - takiwātanga in your child … diagnosed? Initial concerns You may be one of the first to notice signs of autism - takiwātanga in your child. …Last reviewed
- … for some vision problems in babies and children. The first vision screening happens soon after your baby is born. … it's important they have this screening in their first year at school. Contact your child's school to make …Last reviewed
- … Teeth By about 3 years of age your child will have their first set of teeth - 20 'baby' teeth. Healthy baby teeth … teeth too, so it's important you look after your child's first teeth. See the KidsHealth page on caring for your …Last reviewed
- … to 90 in 100 people from mumps. Usually, children have the first dose of MMR at 12 months because MMR immunisation does … and children Children usually have 2 doses of MMR - a first dose at 12 months of age and a second dose at 15 …Last reviewed
- … the skin numbing medicine may burn a little bit at first sedation involves using medicine, or a combination of … needle. This numbing medicine may burn a little bit at first, but after 1 to 2 minutes, the tissue will feel numb …Last reviewed
- … or treatment. Please discuss these with your doctor first, as some therapies can be harmful or may interact with … ulcerative colitis Aminosalicylates These are often the first treatment option for tamariki with mild to moderate …Last reviewed
- … your baby's bed in the same room as you for at least the first 6 months. It's never safe to put pēpi to sleep in an … with being rocked or fed. Where you can get support The first few months of life with a young baby can be …Last reviewed
- … and bladder all babies under 12 months of age with their first urinary tract infection (UTI) should have a renal … in the kidneys Babies under 12 months of age with their first UTI (urinary tract infection) should have an ultrasound …Last reviewed
- … If not, then you should have a heart scan during the first 3 months of pregnancy. You will need another heart scan … childhood cancer Even if your heart is fine during your first pregnancy, checking your heart is still important …Last reviewed
- … asleep either. Night terrors tend to start in the first 2 to 3 hours after sleep starts and may be at a …Last reviewed
- … talcum powder Always encourage your child to wee when they first feel the need to go. Don’t use nappy wipes to wipe the …Last reviewed
- … or ibuprofen throughout your child's treatment without first talking to your child's oncologist. Check all … child's doctor before giving them to your child for the first time. If the doctor is not available, contact the nurse …Last reviewed
- … 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
- … 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
