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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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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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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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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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Rheumatic Fever – Paula’s story

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Māori version

Samoan version

Tongan version

English version

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Warfarin Patient Information Booklet

A Booklet to Help You and Your Whānau with Navigating Warfarin medication

Māori version

Samoan version

Tongan version

English version

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My Warfarin Management Booklet

A Booklet to Help You and Your Whānau with Managing Warfarin Medication

Māori version

Samoan version

Tongan version

English version

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Co-design Resources: Māori

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

Co-design Resources: Samoan

Rheumatic Fever Infographic and Glossary

Rheumatic fever information for whānau

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

Rheumatic fever information for whānau

Information about Rheumatic Fever from the Ministry of Health

Rheumatic fever information for whānau

Information about Rheumatic Fever from kidshealth.org.nz

Mana Kidz Programme

Information about the Mana Kidz Programme run by National Hauora Coalition

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