Lawrence Springborg
Thanks to Sarah who wrote in to Lawrence Springborg regarding the RBWH birthing centre booklet, a govt produced document, that Belinda informed us linked to the AVSN. We received a reply from Springborg today and it’s a good one. Our little group and you all are making a difference. RBWH reply- Springborg
Response from Jillian Skinner
Just received a response to the letter Alison and I sent to Jillian Skinner regarding following Qld’s example and getting the free Pertussis vaccine for women in their third trimester of pregnancy. Summary – they are monitoring the program closely in Qld. Heidi Robertson PDF -> Email Response
“About 69% of people admitted to hospital with confirmed influenza since April are children aged below 16. Yet just 22% of children aged between six months to five years – and 13% of children aged five to 16 – are vaccinated against influenza nationally. This compares with 61% of those aged 65 and above.”
‘Rollercoaster of a sickness’: how a horror flu season is catching Australian families off guard
www.theguardian.com
About 69% of people admitted to hospital with confirmed influenza since April are aged under 16
“NSW Health said all three cases stemmed from contaminated garden soil entering their legs via a minor wound.”
Sydney woman dies after contracting tetanus in first New South Wales fatality in 30 years
www.abc.net.au
The woman in her 80s died after contracting the infection from contaminated garden soil entering a w...
Despite many thinking the pandemic is over, it’s not. Be vigilant.
COVID-19 third leading cause of death in Australia as cases increase
www.9news.com.au
COVID-19 third leading cause of death in Australia as cases increase for eighth-straight weekBy Sava...
NSW Health is urging people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after a Western Sydney infant diagnosed with the infection spent time at a large number of venues while infectious.![]()
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