If your tamariki have a sore throat, get it checked by a nurse or doctor. This can prevent rheumatic fever.
To stop skin infections spreading: clean hands often, cut nails to stop scratching, cover sore and cuts with a fabric plaster.
Wash and dry your hands after going to the toilet to stop spreading germs.
Brush your teeth morning and night to keep them healthy.
Health advice is just a phone call away. Call Healthline 0800 611 116
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Healthline - Health Information and Services (external link)
Skin infections - KidsHealth (external link)
Rheumatic fever - Health Information and Services (external link)
Healthy habits to stop the spread of illnesses - Health Information and Services (external link)