Choose right fit right for a Kidsafe ride
Choosing the right child restraint to help keep your child safe in the car.
Bile duct cancer
There are many practical things to deal with when you have cancer. You need to decide where to have tests and treatments, and work out how much everything will cost. Some people need help at home, or have concerns about money, work or legal issues. Family members and people who care for someone with cancer can also need information and support.
Influenza fact sheet
Influenza (flu) is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. There are two main types of human influenza viruses: A and B. There are also many sub-types and strains. Flu is more serious than the common cold and severe cases can result in breathing difficulties and pneumonia. People in NSW can die from flu-related illness. Flu can occur throughout the year but is most common in autumn and winter. In most flu seasons there is more than one strain circulating in the community.
What to Bring to Hospital when Having a Baby
This resource summarises about What to bring to hospital when having a baby. This is essential to ensure women are prepared in advance of what they need to organise so they and thier partner/ support person feel prepared and that thier hospital stay is as comfortable as possible with all they need.Translations of these resources were funded through Multicultural Health Funding Program 2017-2018
When to come to hospital in labour
When to Come to Hospital in Labour is essential to ensure women are aware in advance of who to contact, when and why to come to hospital, and what would be alert and their partner / support person to the signs of labour. It also provides women with information to ensure early and timely access, especially if complications arise. Translations of these resources were funded through SESLHD Multicultural Health Funding Program 2017-2018.
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
The information in this fact sheet is for patients who have undergone extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for the treatment of kidney stones.
Why has my baby been referred directly for a diagnostic audiology assessment?
Information from the NSW Statewide Infant Screening-Hearing (SWISH) Program for parents whose baby was found to be not eligible for screening, and referred directly for a diagnostic assessment.
Kids Don't Fly Poster
Each year, around 50 children fall from windows or balconies. Many suffer serious injuries and some result in deaths. Most of these tragedies occur in children’s own homes.The Kids Don’t Fly publications provide parents and carers with tips on some simple ways to increase window and balcony safety.
Newborn screening: Tests to protect your baby
Information for parents about routine testing of newborn babies to detect a number of rare disorders.
Instructions for Collecting Sputum for Tuberculosis (TB)
Instructions to patients for providing sputum (phlegm) specimens to check for tuberculosis (TB)