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Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10...nit-at-womens-and-childrens-hospital/11645322
Baby flu outbreak at Women's and Children's Hospital triggers vaccination reminder
Exclusive by Casey Briggs
Posted about 8 hours ago
Key points:
Two babies at the Women's and Children's Hospital have been diagnosed with the flu
Thirty babies in the convalescent nursery are receiving antiviral medication
The nurses' union says it is a reminder for all members of the public to get vaccinated
Two babies in the convalescent nursery in the hospital's neonatal nursery have tested positive for influenza A.
A further two babies have developed influenza symptoms, but SA Health said no infants in the intensive care or high-dependency units had been exposed to the virus.
The convalescent nursery cares for infants that require more attention and care than a standard neonatal ward, but are not unwell enough to be in intensive care.
There are 58 babies in the neonatal nursery, of which around 30 are in the affected nursery...
Baby flu outbreak at Women's and Children's Hospital triggers vaccination reminder
Exclusive by Casey Briggs
Posted about 8 hours ago
Key points:
Two babies at the Women's and Children's Hospital have been diagnosed with the flu
Thirty babies in the convalescent nursery are receiving antiviral medication
The nurses' union says it is a reminder for all members of the public to get vaccinated
Two babies in the convalescent nursery in the hospital's neonatal nursery have tested positive for influenza A.
A further two babies have developed influenza symptoms, but SA Health said no infants in the intensive care or high-dependency units had been exposed to the virus.
The convalescent nursery cares for infants that require more attention and care than a standard neonatal ward, but are not unwell enough to be in intensive care.
There are 58 babies in the neonatal nursery, of which around 30 are in the affected nursery...