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Meningococcal B Vaccine

Meningococcal disease involves not only meningitis, but also invasive diseases such as septicaemia (blood poisoning). At present there are around 200 cases … See more

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Respiratory Problems

WEBHow to assess and manage wheeze ; Severity Assessment of wheeze Treatment – using ventolin administered by mask Ongoing treatment; Mild: The …

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Colds & Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

WEBColds, also known as upper respiratory tract infections affect everyone, particularly during the winter months. Some children suffer middle ear infections, wheezy …

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Antibiotic Dosage

WEBMax dose. Frequency. Amoxil 500mg/5mls. for AOM – 60-90mg/kg/day. for LRTI – 90 mg/kg/day. 0.6mls/kg/day. 0.9mls/kg/day. 10mls. bd for AOM.

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Guidelines to Introducing Solids in Infants

WEBIt is important to remember breast milk or suitable infant formula continues to be the most important source of nutrition for the first 12 months of life. The goal of …

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Anxiety Disorders

WEBAnxiety is a normal human emotion that often begins in childhood. It is a feeling of uneasiness in day to day situations. It becomes a disorder when the anxiety …

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Behaviour Disorders, Where to Start

WEBBehaviour disorder is also referred to as a child mental health disorder or neurodevelopmental disorder. It means that the problem affects the child at home, …

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When to take your child to hospital

WEBThe child with dehydration will look lethargic, with dry mucous membranes, such as eyes, lips and tongue. They will usually have a history of multiple episodes of …

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Middle Ear Infection (Otitis Media)

WEBOne-third to one-half of children with middle ear infection will develop fever, occasionally as high as 40 degrees. Elevated temperature is more common in infants …

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Recurrent Abdominal Pain In Children

WEBInflammatory Bowel Disease – This is a rare and quite serious cause of recurrent abdominal pain. The child maybe particularly unwell, or may simply have pains …

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Ulcers, Sore throat and fever in toddlers

WEBThey can trigger febrile seizures in those children who are susceptible.This condition (also called herpangina) is an infectious illness that results in ulcers or blisters …

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Children with Disabilities

WEBAddress: Nambour Public Hospital, Nambour, 4560. Contact person: Julie Robinson. Phone: 5470 6747. Fax: 5470 6766. [/tab] [tab title=”Allied Health Child …

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Help with Infant sleep

WEBSleep is essential for growth, health and development; Allowing your child to cry does not lead to later problems such as insecurities, emotional or behavioural. If …

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