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- … - speak to your pharmacist or health professional first. What is severe dengue fever? People with severe 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
- Key points about difficulties with concentration and taking in information children who have had a brain injury (or a medical condition that affects the brain) may have difficulty concentrating, staying focused for longer periods and taking in information …Last reviewed
- … occur. What are the early signs of biliary atresia? In the first few weeks of life, pēpi with biliary atresia often seem …Last reviewed
- … 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. …Last reviewed
- … 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 …Last reviewed
- … 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. How can I prevent my child from getting RSV? …Last reviewed
- … your child or young person’s best interests and puts these first. Differences between wishes of a child or young person …Last reviewed
- 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 …Last reviewed
- … happens during an epidural Your child has an anaesthetic First, the anaesthetist will give your child an anaesthetic …Last reviewed
- … 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 …Last reviewed
- … hyperbaric oxygen therapy for a child with cerebral palsy? First, an assessment is necessary to look for problems that …Last reviewed
- … temperature changes, unclear thinking). It's important to first assume it is a 'hypo'. Then if not, consider whether …Last reviewed
- … had chemicals splashed in their eye, they need immediate first aid. Wash their eye(s) with water for at least 10 minutes and …Last reviewed
- … child need? Children aged 6 months to under 9 years in the first year they have flu immunisation, they need 2 doses, at …Last reviewed
- … medicine to learn more See the KidsHealth page on seizure first aid to learn more What is status epilepticus? Status …Last reviewed
- … Māori and Pasifika children should see a doctor in the first 1 to 2 days of any sore throat What causes a sore …Last reviewed
- … helpful to read some general information about home oxygen first. Check the KidsHealth page about home oxygen for …Last reviewed
- Key points about supporting your teenager with cancer cancer and treatment could restrict the type of activities your teen can do there are things you can do to help support them transition back to school and connect with peers a key contact person at the …Last reviewed
- … your child when they need it Your PHO is usually your first contact when your child is sick. What are the …Last reviewed
- … for measles Someone with measles is infectious from the first appearance of the symptoms of fever, cough, or red …Last reviewed
- … that help you express your gender Find or use items that aid in expressing your gender and makes you feel more …Last reviewed
- … adhesive dressing always covers the exit site and the first few inches of the outside catheter. You (or a nurse) …Last reviewed
- … up a rhythm. Avoid sliding your fingers over the skin. At first, only drops will appear, but just keep going as it will …Last reviewed
- … book your immunisation now. If you have already had the first 2 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, you can have a booster …Last reviewed
- … just after falling asleep. They often sleep soundly in the first few hours after going to sleep. Tamariki are more …Last reviewed
- … put in Putting on numbing cream The doctor or nurse may first put a numbing cream on your child’s skin. It takes …Last reviewed
- … a local anaesthetic. There may be some pain during the first 1 or 2 days after insertion. An anaesthetist or another …Last reviewed
- … gradually work through and adjust to what's happened. At first the feelings can be very intense and overwhelming. You …Last reviewed
- … child has autism-takiwātanga, a needs assessment is the first step towards identifying what needs your child may have …Last reviewed
- … skin-to-skin (tummy to tummy) contact with you until the first breastfeed, or for at least an hour, to encourage …Last reviewed
