Water fluoridation and dental care
It’s important to ensure that tamariki are taking care of their teeth. The easiest way to do this is to brush teeth twice a day and ensure that tamariki are using a fluoride toothpaste.
The following snippets outline simple tips to care for teeth, along with guidance on identifying brands of toothpaste that contain fluoride.
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Winter illness
As we enter influenza (flu) season it’s time to get prepared as flu can spread quickly in schools and colleges. Following very low flu levels due to COVID-19 and all the public health measures in place, natural immunity is lower, so it’s really important to get a flu vaccination this year. Immunisation is recommended and FREE for tamariki aged 3-12 years and those 4 years or under who have had a stay in hospital for asthma or other breathing problems.
Click below for snippets which can help to protect the health of students and your school communities.
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Remember to check out the 'general health' snippets page for other topics too.