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STOP SORE THROATS HURTING HEARTS

STOP SORE THROATS HURTING HEARTS. Rheumatic Fever. is a serious illness caused by a sore throat (strep throat) is an inflammatory disease that causes the brain and joints to become inflamed and swollen can make children very sick and cause heart damage

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STOP SORE THROATS HURTING HEARTS

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  1. STOP SORETHROATSHURTING HEARTS

  2. Rheumatic Fever • is a serious illness caused by a sore throat (strep throat) • is an inflammatory disease that causes the brain and joints to become inflamed and swollen • can make children very sick and cause heart damage • may mean a lifetime of feeling breathless and tired • can be easily prevented by making sure every sore throat gets checked and treated straight away STOP SORETHROATS HURTING HEARTS

  3. New Zealand still has high rates of rheumatic fever In [name of region] [X] cases [relevant local info] Rheumatic Fever STOP SORETHROATS HURTING HEARTS

  4. Māori and Pacific families Aged 4 - 19 Families who have had rheumatic fever Families who live in houses with lots of people Who is most at-risk? STOP SORETHROATS HURTING HEARTS

  5. How does rheumatic fever affect the body? Acute rheumatic fever affects 3 organ systems Brain Heart Joints (arthritis)

  6. Symptoms of rheumatic fever • Sore and swollen joints (knees, elbows, ankles and wrists) • An on-going fever that lasts a few days • They may also have stomach pains, extreme tiredness and unusual rash on their body STOP SORETHROATS HURTING HEARTS

  7. What can I do? If your child has a sore throat, get itchecked by a doctor or nurse straightaway Some schools do throat checks– ask your school Ask your children to tell you whenthey have a sore throat so you canget it checked Look for the signs of a sore throat – your child may have difficulty swallowing, eating or drinking If your child has a strep throat make sure your child finishes all of the 10-day course of antibiotics

  8. Treating Strep Throat A quick throat swab Child needs to take the full 10-daycourse of antibiotics

  9. How to protect my family • Good hand washing and drying • Covering mouths when coughing and sneezing • Tell your doctor or nurse if other people in your house have a sore throat • Get every sore throat checked straight away – don’t wait, rheumatic fever can be prevented if caught early STOP SORETHROATS HURTING HEARTS

  10. Resources for families • Wallet card • Family guide booklet • Visual aid – shows the steps of rheumatic fever • Inserts for newsletters Download from hpa.org.nz/rheumatic fever STOP SORETHROATS HURTING HEARTS

  11. More information • Ask your doctor or nurse for more information about sore throats and rheumatic fever • Visit hpa.org.nz/rheumatic fever • Call Healthline 0800 611 116 STOP SORETHROATS HURTING HEARTS

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