There are current cases of measles in Aotearoa New Zealand. Make sure tamariki and the whole whānau have had 2 doses of the MMR vaccine. Find out more
Head lice and worms are very common in kids and can usually be managed effectively at home.
Head lice and worms can typically be managed with over-the-counter medication. Learn more in this section about:
Head lice
Head lice is common among tamariki three to 11 years old.
Worms
Worms, also called pinworms or threadworms, are common in children and won’t harm your child, but they can be itchy.