Stay safe around campfires

Burns can happen even after a fire is put out, especially if it's not extinguished correctly.

Learn how to keep your family safe around campfires and prevent burns this winter.

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Managing teething pain in infants and young children

SA Health no longer recommends the use of teething gels containing lidocaine for infant teething.

If your baby or child is experiencing teething pain, there are a range of things you can try.

It's time to get your flu shot

Winter is coming and that means it's the time when the flu cases increase. There is a free flu vaccine for all children aged six months to less than five years. It is also free for any aged children with ongoing medical conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart conditions.

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Welcome to the Women's and Children's Hospital!

Part of the Women's and Children's Health Network, we are the leading provider of specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions in South Australia, as well as the State's largest maternity and obstetric service. We also provide important community-based services.

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Celebrating 140 years

The Women's and Children's Hospital is marking an important milestone in our history.

Join with us in celebrating this South Australian icon and 140 years of caring.

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Ensuring the safety of women, children and families

The Women's and Children's Health Network has a zero tolerance of violence against women, children and families.

Support and resources are available.

WCH support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

At the Women's and Children's Hospital we are committed to making our services more relevant, accessible and culturally appropriate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We offer cultural support for inpatients, and external support services for Aboriginal families.

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Upgrading our hospital

The State Government is investing $50 million to upgrade our hospital so that we can continue to deliver the highest quality care to South Australian families while our new hospital is being planned, designed and built.

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