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Resources for Whānau 

Here you can find some helpful resources on Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease from trusted organisations. 

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A Sore Throat Can Lead To Rheumatic Fever & Heart Damage
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Stop Sore Throats Hurting Hearts

A Sore Throat Can Lead To Rheumatic Fever & Heart Damage

A sore throat can lead to Rheumatic Fever and heart damage. If you are concerned about your child's sore throat call Healthline on 0800 611 116 or visit http://www.health.govt.nz/sorethroats
How rheumatic fever affects the heart
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How rheumatic fever affects the heart

An animated video showing how rheumatic fever affects the heart. Find out more at https://kidshealth.org.nz/rheumatic-fever.
How to protect your heart after rheumatic fever
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NZKidsHealth

How to protect your heart after rheumatic fever

Animation showing how to protect your heart after rheumatic fever. Find out more at www.kidshealth.org.nz/rheumatic-fever
2017 Key tips for a warmer, drier home - English
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Stop Sore Throats Hurting Hearts

2017 Key tips for a warmer, drier home - English

Key tips for a warmer, drier home Created by New Zealand's Ministry of Health.
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Rheumatic Fever – Paula’s story
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Stop Sore Throats Hurting Hearts

Rheumatic Fever – Paula’s story

Rheumatic Fever – It’s not cool to take the risk
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Stop Sore Throats Hurting Hearts

Rheumatic Fever – It’s not cool to take the risk

We Thought We Were Going To Lose Him To Rheumatic Fever
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Stop Sore Throats Hurting Hearts

We Thought We Were Going To Lose Him To Rheumatic Fever

A sore throat can lead to Rheumatic Fever and heart damage. If you are concerned about your child's sore throat call Healthline on 0800 611 116 or visit http://www.health.govt.nz/sorethroats
His Rheumatic Fever Started With A Sore Throat
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Stop Sore Throats Hurting Hearts

His Rheumatic Fever Started With A Sore Throat

A sore throat can lead to Rheumatic Fever and heart damage. If you are concerned about your child's sore throat call Healthline on 0800 611 116 or visit http://www.health.govt.nz/sorethroats
A Sore Throat Can Lead To Rheumatic Fever & Heart Damage
00:30
Stop Sore Throats Hurting Hearts

A Sore Throat Can Lead To Rheumatic Fever & Heart Damage

A sore throat can lead to Rheumatic Fever and heart damage. If you are concerned about your child's sore throat call Healthline on 0800 611 116 or visit http://www.health.govt.nz/sorethroats
The Katoa Twins & Their Rheumatic Fever Story
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Stop Sore Throats Hurting Hearts

The Katoa Twins & Their Rheumatic Fever Story

A sore throat can lead to Rheumatic Fever and heart damage. If you are concerned about your child's sore throat call Healthline on 0800 611 116 or visit http://www.health.govt.nz/sorethroats
Rheumatic Fever - A Mother's Story
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Stop Sore Throats Hurting Hearts

Rheumatic Fever - A Mother's Story

A sore throat can lead to Rheumatic Fever and heart damage. If you are concerned about your child's sore throat call Healthline on 0800 611 116 or visit http://www.health.govt.nz/sorethroats
Rheumatic Fever - A Father's Story
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Stop Sore Throats Hurting Hearts

Rheumatic Fever - A Father's Story

A sore throat can lead to Rheumatic Fever and heart damage. If you are concerned about your child's sore throat call Healthline on 0800 611 116 or visit http://www.health.govt.nz/sorethroats
Rheumatic Fever: A Child's Perspective
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Stop Sore Throats Hurting Hearts

Rheumatic Fever: A Child's Perspective

A sore throat can lead to Rheumatic Fever, which can lead to heart damage. See what it's like to be diagnosed with Rheumatic Fever from a child's perspective

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My RF/RHD Journey Booklet

A Booklet to Help You and Your Whānau Navigate the Journey Ahead After Being Diagnosed With RF/RHD

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Co-design Resources: Māori

He Kōrero Whakamana: Rheumative Fever Language Guidelines - A Kaupapa Māori Response October 2023

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Co-design Resources: Samoan

Rheumatic Fever Infographic and Glossary

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Rheumatic fever information for whānau 

Information about Rheumatic Fever from the Auckland Regional Public Health Service.

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Rheumatic fever information for whānau 

Information about Rheumatic Fever from the Ministry of Health

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Rheumatic fever information for whānau 

Information about Rheumatic Fever from kidshealth.org.nz

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Mana Kidz  Programme

Information about the Mana Kidz Programme run by National Hauora Coalition

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