Protection & Prevention
The information in this section is all about keeping children safe and well: helping keep them healthy and free of preventable diseases and injuries, and protecting them from child abuse.
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The information in this section is all about keeping children safe and well: helping keep them healthy and free of preventable diseases and injuries, and protecting them from child abuse.
KidsHealth is a joint initiative between
The Paediatric Society of New Zealand -
Te Kāhui Mātai Arotamariki o Aotearoa
and Starship Foundation
Supported by Te Whatu Ora -
Health New Zealand
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Printed on 15 August 2024. Content is regularly updated so please refer to www.kidshealth.org.nz for the most up-to-date version