Skin Infections

Skin infections are common in childhood. Check out some information on common skin infections in tamariki (children) and how to manage them.

To give others easy access to KidsHealth's skin infection content, you can share a QR code poster. Anyone can scan the QR code with their phone and go straight to the KidsHealth sleep problems content. 

Resources for printing in English, Māori, Samoan and Tongan. 

There are some simple steps you can take to prevent your child getting a skin infection.

Find out the most important steps when tamariki have skin infections. Every day check, clean, cover, eat well, sleep. Wash your hands before and after touching infected skin.

A 24 page booklet with information, diagrams and photos about looking after your child's skin and treating skin infections.

A poster with information about a range of skin conditions comparing early signs and how the skin condition spreads. There is advice about what to do about the skin infection and what to do if it gets worse. There is also advice about how much time your child will need off from school or kura.