Do you know someone who has made a real difference to the health of young #Qlders ?

Our Medal of Distinction recognises the contribution of these special individuals. Nominations close 24 May 2024.

To find out more and to nominate an individual, visit 👉 childrens.health.qld.gov.au/mod

Viral toffee videos are leaving #Qld kids with burns. 🍓 In the past month at least 15 kids have presented to hospitals in #Aus & New Zealand with burns from microwaving sugar syrup in plastic containers. Cooking should always be supervised. More info 👉 bit.ly/4aPkdke

Did you know about a quarter of the #population has needle phobia? This number is much higher in #kids . 🩹

If your child gets worried about getting their needles, try these #tips to help manage their nerves 👉 bit.ly/ndlenrvs

#worldimmunizationweek2024 #WIW2024

Congratulations to Queensland Children's Hospital Anaesthetists Dr Neil Paterson, A/Professor Paul Lee-Archer & Dr Mark Trembath on being awarded the ANZCA Harry Daly Research Award for their #research into anaesthetists' mental health & their access to support programs. 👏

We're pleased to host the national Paediatric #Sepsis Week forum, 'Best Sepsis Care for our Kids' on Wednesday 24 April. Be inspired by families with a lived experience of sepsis & leaders in sepsis #research & #treatment .

For more info & to register 👉 bit.ly/3VPgNcI

With Easter #schoolholidays coming to a close, the thought of going back to school can be overwhelming and scary for some children. 📚

Here are some #tips to help your kids (and you!) feel assured and confident about returning to the classroom. 👉 bit.ly/3HuCciR

#Qld is seeing a spike in #whoopingcough , with 60% of cases this year in kids under 15. 🤒 This highly #contagious respiratory infection can affect people of any age but for babies & young kids it can be life-threatening.

For more information, visit 👉 bit.ly/3SSPRac

Accidental #poisonings in kids typically increase during #school #holidays when families are away from home & normal routines change.

Help keep your kids #safe by following these tips. 👇

For more info on household poisoning & #prevention , visit 👉 bit.ly/3QZxnEi

Free flu vaccinations are now available to all #Qlders over the age of 6 months. 🩹 Get you & your kids vaccinated in April/May to ensure you're protected through winter when flu season is at its peak.

Available until 30 September 2024 from your GP & other vaccination providers.

With heavy rain & #flooding 🌧 affecting much of #Queensland , now is the time to talk to your kids about the #dangers of playing in/near #floodwaters & #stormwater drains. Remember, they can be dangerous before, during & after heavy rain or storms. 🛑

Child restraints are an important but sometimes challenging part of vehicle #safety . 🚗 More than 50% of child restraints are incorrectly installed or used. That's why StreetSmarts QLD has created a series of helpful videos you can use as a guide 👉 bit.ly/streetsmartsqld

Have you heard? 📢

Cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are rising, with infants & young kids at greater risk of serious illness. A new & free RSV immunisation program will be available next month for eligible infants & young children. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3ISRpek

Going camping this Easter? Remember to put campfires out properly!

In 2023, 88 kids were treated at the Queensland Children's Hospital for campfire, coal or firepit burns 🔥. Always put out campfires with water💦, not sand or dirt. Buried coals can stay as hot as 100°C for 8hrs.

Did you know that egg-cess (😉) chocolate can block you up?🍫

Ensure your family's #diet is still high in fibre this weekend to keep everything moving. Think whole fruits & vegetables, nuts, cereals, crackers & wholegrain breads & make water your drink of choice. Happy Easter!🐰

Meet Renae - radiographer, sustainability superstar & Containers for Change QLD change maker who has transformed our recycling streams & introduced #Containers4Change with proceeds going to improving in-hospital experiences for patients & families. 💚Check it out 👇 bit.ly/3TuMiWz

🩸 7,500 units of #donated blood products 🩸

That's roughly how much the Queensland Children's Hospital uses each year to treat #sick & injured kids from across the state.

If you haven't donated recently, lifebloodau needs you to roll up your sleeves (especially type O's!) ❤️