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KidsHealth

KidsHealth is a source of accurate and reliable child health information for New Zealand parents, caregivers, family and whānau.

KidsHealth content is developed and endorsed by child health professionals throughout Aotearoa, and is regularly reviewed and updated. KidsHealth information is organised into two main sections: Keeping Kids Healthy and Conditions & Treatments.

KidsHealth is a PSNZ initiative, supported and funded by Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand.

Programme Director - Katherine Lissienko

www.kidshealth.org.nz 

If you can help with user-generated video and audio content for KidsHealth, please use the consent form. Ask whānau to sign it, scan it and send it to katherinel@adhb.govt.nz. Katherine can suggest ways you can send the video/audio file to her.

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Hives (Urticaria) In Children

Books For Children & Young People About Death & Grief

Antibiotic Advice For Children

Vaccination For Children & Teens With Diabetes

Arthritis In Children & Young People (Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis)

Bone Infection (Osteomyelitis) In Children

Joint Infections In Children 

Chickenpox In Immunosuppressed Children

Reflux In Premature Babies 

EEG Monitoring In Premature Babies

Torticollis In Babies

Updated Content

Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

Stop Skin Infections - Resources For Printing

Painful Procedures & Operations - How Can Parents Help?

Developmental Milestones: Newborns To 5 Years

How To Stop Skin Infections

Skin Infections - What To Do

Micturating Cysto-Urethrogram (MCU)

Taking Your Child To Visit The Dentist

Financial Help For Raising A Family

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Medical Emergencies - Dialling 111 In New Zealand

Gender Diversity In Children & Young People - Young People's Voices

Gender Diversity - Inspirational Trans & Nonbinary People

Eosinophilic Oesophagitis In Children

Coeliac Disease In Children

When & How To Use Bleach Baths For Your Child With Eczema

Eczema Action Plan

Procedures For Childhood Cancer

Central Venous Access Devices 

Fasting & Consent For Procedures For Childhood Cancer

Medicines To Help With Pain During Tests & Procedures

Tunnelled Cuffed Central Venous Access Devices

Port (Portacath)

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)

Tube Feeding In Childhood Cancer

Tunnelled Uncuffed CVAD 

Gender Diversity In Children & Young People

Asthma Attacks In Children

Asthma Interval Symptoms

Spacers For Asthma Inhalers

Managing Asthma In Children & Young People

Asthma In Children

Asthma Medicines For Children

Diabetes In Children Overview

Travelling With Children Who Have Diabetes

Inflammatory Bowel Disease In Children & Young People

Crohn's Disease Treatment

Ulcerative Colitis Treatment

Irritable Hip In Children

Anaesthesia & Children

Kawasaki Disease

Appendicitis In Children

Pyloric Stenosis

New Content

Communicating & Connecting In Babies, Toddlers & Pre-schoolers

Hay Fever In Children

Supporting Your Child When They Need A Blood Test

Needle Phobia In Children

Foreign Objects In Children’s Ears, Nose, Eyes & Mouths 

Support For Children With Cerebral Palsy-Hōkai Nukurangi 

Clubfoot In Babies & Children

Food Groups & Serving Sizes For Children

Healthy Snack & Meal Ideas For Children

Drink Choices For Children 

Retinopathy Of Prematurity Treatment

Retinopathy Of Prematurity Eye Exam

Talking To Children & Young People About Dying

Supporting Grieving Children’s Emotions 

Children’s Brain Development & Grief 

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Safe Use of Smart Devices for Children and Young People with Diabetes 

Tips For Starting GLP-1 In Children With Diabetes

Updated Content

Cerebral Palsy-Hōkai Nukurangi In Children

Intussusception In Children

Iron (Ferrous Sulphate) For Premature & Small Babies

Safe Sleep For Your Baby

Dental Care For Your Child

Caring For Your Baby's Teeth

Caring For Your Child's Teeth: 1 To 5 Years

Caring For Your Child’s Teeth: 5 To 18 years

Teeth - Videos About Children's Oral Health Care

Cuts, Scratches & Grazes In Children

Animal Bites - What To Do About Them In Children

Poisoning - What To Do

Helplines In New Zealand

Henoch-Schonlein Purpura

Sleep & Breathing Problems In Neuromuscular Conditions

Nightmares & Night Terrors

Coping With Your Child’s Diagnosis

Signs That Children Are Struggling To Breathe

Bronchiolitis

Ear Infections In Children

Autism-Takiwātanga - Support & Resources By Age Group

Autism-Takiwātanga Support Information For Children Aged 6 To 9

Autism-Takiwātanga Support Information For Children Aged 10 & 11

Autism-Takiwātanga Support Information For Children Aged 12 & 13

Autism-Takiwātanga Support Information For Teenagers Aged 14 & 15

Autism-Takiwātanga Support Information For Youth Aged 16 & Older

Mitochondrial Disease In Children

Stye In Children

Squint In Children

Vision Development In The First Year

Signs Of Vision Or Eye Problems In Children