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Feeling under the weather? Skip the festivities. FOMO can be tough but staying home when you’re unwell is the best gif...
19/12/2025

Feeling under the weather? Skip the festivities.

FOMO can be tough but staying home when you’re unwell is the best gift you can give your friends, family and coworkers this season.

If you’re sick – keep the germs to yourself and rest up at home.

The pharmaceutical manufacturer Indian Immunologicals Limited has reported that counterfeit (fake) batches of the rabies...
19/12/2025

The pharmaceutical manufacturer Indian Immunologicals Limited has reported that counterfeit (fake) batches of the rabies vaccine Abhayrab® have been circulating in India since 2023.

The fake vaccine differs from the registered vaccine in formulation, packaging, labelling, and manufacturing.

People who received the fake vaccine may not be fully protected against rabies and are advised to get replacement doses to ensure they are adequately protected.

While infection with rabies is fatal, it is important to note that rabies disease after a potential exposure remains very rare among travellers.

Affected travellers should consult a healthcare provider, who can help them identify invalid doses and complete a valid course.

For more information, visit: brnw.ch/21wYtNV

In Australia, 20 children present to an emergency department each week from a button battery related injury. To help ke...
18/12/2025

In Australia, 20 children present to an emergency department each week from a button battery related injury.

To help keep your family safe:
✔️ look for products around the home that contain button batteries. Keep these products out of sight and reach of children.
✔️ make sure the battery compartments are secure on all products
✔️ even if secure, button battery compartments are not necessarily child-proof, so it’s still a good idea to store these products up high out of the sight and reach of children
✔️ keep spare button batteries locked away out of sight and reach
✔️ as soon as you have finished using a button battery, put sticky tape around both sides of it and dispose of it safely.

If you suspect your child has swallowed a button battery call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26, available 24/7.

For more information, visit www.kidsafesa.com.au/button-batteries

18/12/2025

Our speech pathologists at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital help children feed, swallow and communicate with confidence.

We sat down with some of the team to hear their top tips on supporting speech development.

To learn more, visit brnw.ch/21wWRge

Today is a hot one! Remember to drink plenty of water and look out for your mates. To learn more, visit sahealth.sa...
17/12/2025

Today is a hot one!

Remember to drink plenty of water and look out for your mates.

To learn more, visit sahealth.sa.gov.au/healthyintheheat

If you have agnosia, you will find it difficult or impossible to recognise certain things that should be familiar, even ...
17/12/2025

If you have agnosia, you will find it difficult or impossible to recognise certain things that should be familiar, even though your senses such as vision or hearing are working normally.

If you, or someone you know, have signs of agnosia, see your doctor for advice.

Source: healthdirect

Media coverage and discussion of a crisis can be frightening for children, who may find it difficult to understand exact...
16/12/2025

Media coverage and discussion of a crisis can be frightening for children, who may find it difficult to understand exactly what is happening.

There are things we can do to help support children’s mental health and wellbeing:
• Let them know it’s normal to feel big or strong feelings right now
• Consider limiting news coverage that might contain imagery or content that might be distressing or hard to understand
• Check in and listen to them

If you or a child have seen distressing content online, talking to someone can make it easier to decide what to do and how to deal with its impact.

To find support, visit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/mentalhealth

For more advice on helping children cope during a crisis, visit: brnw.ch/21wYmaI

The Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) Stroke Unit recently donated 38 Christmas elves to the Women's and Children's Health N...
16/12/2025

The Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) Stroke Unit recently donated 38 Christmas elves to the Women's and Children's Health Network through an 'Elf Drive'.

Staff members bought and prepared the elves, with each person sponsoring and naming one to bring joy and festive cheer to the children and families in the hospital’s care.

Thank you to the RAH Stroke Unit for bringing some festive spirit to children and families this holiday season.

To learn more about donation, visit the WCH Foundation website brnw.ch/21wYfST

In the midst of distressing events, there are many ways to show up for others while still taking care of your own mental...
15/12/2025

In the midst of distressing events, there are many ways to show up for others while still taking care of your own mental health.

Taking a break from the 24/7 news cycle doesn’t mean you don’t care.

If news coverage of recent events is causing you to experience more stress, anxiety, or other negative feelings right now, there are strategies that can help support your mental wellbeing.

These can include:
• limiting your exposure to news
• taking breaks from social media to recharge
• making time for self-care
• talking to friends or family.

If you or anyone you know needs support, help is available.

To find support that’s right for you, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/mentalhealth

If you or someone you know needs support, there is always help available. You can access a range of mental health and we...
15/12/2025

If you or someone you know needs support, there is always help available.

You can access a range of mental health and wellbeing support via phone call and online chat.

In a mental health emergency, call the Mental Health Triage Service on 13 14 65.

For more information and resources, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/mentalhealth

SA Ambulance Service Volunteer Team Leader Denise Gower has received her 20-year volunteer service award. For two decad...
14/12/2025

SA Ambulance Service Volunteer Team Leader Denise Gower has received her 20-year volunteer service award.

For two decades, Denise has exemplified the very best of community service through her extraordinary commitment in Port MacDonnell.

As a dedicated volunteer, she has given countless hours to supporting others, often during their most vulnerable moments.

Her compassion and unwavering professionalism have left a lasting impact on her colleagues and the community.

Denise’s 20 years of service stands as a remarkable testament to her character and her genuine desire to help others. Her contribution is deeply admired and appreciated.

Thank you for your service, Denise.

18-year-old Doyle recently had his last appointment at the Women's and Children's Health Network before moving to adult ...
13/12/2025

18-year-old Doyle recently had his last appointment at the Women's and Children's Health Network before moving to adult hospital services at Central Adelaide.

Doyle was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease when he was just 3-months-old, received a kidney transplant before turning 3, and was treated for leukaemia earlier this year.

Liz, Doyle’s mum shared, “It has been a huge month for him as he graduated high school with his friends despite battling cancer for most of last year. He also bought his first car and got his license, attended his school formal, turned 18 and has now gotten a job as a storeman.”

“On top of all that he attended his last Renal appointment after roughly 17 and a half years. For the first time, Doyle attended this appointment without either myself or his Dad there, now that he can drive himself.”

“He told me that on the way home he cried for a bit because he was both happy and sad. Happy to be moving into adulthood and taking control of his health issues, but sad because all those doctors and nurses in Renal have been like a second family to him and he is going to miss them like crazy.”

“For me, I am both relieved and saddened. The relief that we all made it. That we worked with staff in so many departments and we managed to overcome so many obstacles and get him to the age of 18 and ready to tackle the adult world of medicine.”

“The sadness is that I’ll never be able to repay the kindness and overwhelming support I received from some very special staff at this hospital – especially the awesome Renal Nurses and Doctors. I don't quite know what to do with myself going forward since I have been so hands on for so long, but I am sure I will adjust.”

We wish you all the best, Doyle.

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