Skin Infections

Protocols, pathways and presentations

• Bay Navigator - Childhood skin sepsis pathway
• HealthPathways Midland

Health literacy resources

The Ministry of Health and Workbase developed resources on the prevention and management of skin infections. The resources are available to download and print below:

• Looking after your child's skin and treating infections - a guide for parents and families
• Skin problems in children - poster

Information sheets

• Skin infections 
• Boils 
• Eczema 
• Impetigo
• Warts 
• Head Lice
• Questions to ask your child's doctor or nurse
• Washing and drying hands
• Scabies

Talking points

• Talking to parents/whānau about a skin problem - Talking points about the booklet
• Follow up after medical attention - Talking points about the booklet
• Talking points about the skin problems in children poster