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E-cigarettes and teens Kids Health Information Royal Children's Hospital
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The facts about vaping - young people

COVID-19 children's book New children’s book helps kids deal with their feelings and fears around the coronavirus. Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service

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Asthma The videos on this page will help you better understand and manage your child's asthma. If your child shows signs of severe asthma (struggling to breathe, deep sucking movements at their throat or chest), call an ambulance immediately.
A child's guide to hospital
Dental Care This video has five tips to help you better manage toothbrushing and to help you teach your child about the importance of caring for their teeth.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip DDH Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is an abnormal development of the hip joint in babies and young children. This presentation provides an overview of DHH and its management.
Diabetes movie Kids who have diabetes have trouble taking energy from food and delivering it to the trillions of cells that make up the body. Watch this movie to learn more about diabetes.
Wrapping your baby safely to help prevent developmental dysplasia of the hip

Free Flu Vaccine for children - ASK YOUR NURSE OR DOCTOR TODAY! PCH encourages children to receive the flu vaccine annually… especially if • you have a chronic health condition, or have attended the hospital environment regularly in the past year. • are 6 months to less than 5 years of age
Vaccination for Children with HIV To provide guidance for optimising vaccination and minimising the risk of vaccine-preventable diseases in children infected with HIV.

World Immunization Week 2024 World Immunisation Week, also known as European Immunisation Week (EIW) promotes the core message that immunisation of every child is vital to prevent diseases and protect life. The goal of EIW is to increase vaccination coverage by raising awareness of the importance of immunisation among parents and caregivers, health care professionals, policy and decision-makers, and the media. April 22, 2024 - April 28, 2024