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Children's Health Queensland

@childhealthqld

We provide life-changing healthcare for children and young people at the Queensland Children's Hospital and across Queensland.

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Kids should have a dental check-up by their 2nd birthday to check the health of their mouth/teeth & get them used to regular dental visits. 🦷 A check-up can help pick up problems early- before becoming severe. 🔍 😖 Brush up on your dental health tips👉 bit.ly/4fgVQxL

Kids should have a dental check-up by their 2nd birthday to check the health of their mouth/teeth & get them used to regular dental visits. 🦷 A check-up can help pick up problems early- before becoming severe. 🔍 😖 

Brush up on your dental health tips👉 bit.ly/4fgVQxL
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While your child might find toilet talk funny, poo is an important part of a healthy, functioning body. 💩 Your child's poo can tell you if they're eating enough & if everything internally is working. For more info on what your child's poo means, visit 👉 bit.ly/4eyKqos

While your child might find toilet talk funny, poo is an important part of a healthy, functioning body. 💩 Your child's poo can tell you if they're eating enough & if everything internally is working.

For more info on what your child's poo means, visit 👉 bit.ly/4eyKqos
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The Queensland Children's Hospital has won the Brisbane City's 2024 WasteSMART All Star Award!🏅💚 Recognised as a national leader in #resourcerecovery & our work in developing #community #partnerships to reduce the impact of #healthcare on the planet. 🌏

The Queensland Children's Hospital has won the <a href="/brisbanecityqld/">Brisbane City</a>'s 2024 WasteSMART All Star Award!🏅💚 Recognised as a national leader in #resourcerecovery &amp; our work in developing #community #partnerships to reduce the impact of #healthcare on the planet. 🌏
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Meet 17-year-old, Benjamin Duckett, the first patient in QLD and the Southern Hemisphere to undergo the innovative ROSS-PEARS procedure at QCH. This groundbreaking surgery improves aortic root support, helping kids avoid complicated surgeries and lifelong medication.

Meet 17-year-old, Benjamin Duckett, the first patient in QLD and the Southern Hemisphere to undergo the innovative ROSS-PEARS procedure at QCH. This groundbreaking surgery improves aortic root support, helping kids avoid complicated surgeries and lifelong medication.
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🩸 QCH uses around 7,000 units of blood, platelets, and plasma each year for sick and injured kids. lifebloodau urgently need 12,000 donors to book a donation this week to replenish low blood stocks. Feeling well? Book now at don8blood.com/4dBxDlR. 💪❤️

🩸 QCH uses around 7,000 units of blood, platelets, and plasma each year for sick and injured kids. <a href="/lifebloodau/">lifebloodau</a> urgently need 12,000 donors to book a donation this week to replenish low blood stocks. Feeling well? Book now at don8blood.com/4dBxDlR. 💪❤️
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🎧 Check out @PatientExpAg's podcast 'Consumer Health Partnerships' featuring Emma Hart and Clayton Fletcher from CHQ! They discuss the co-design success of Jacaranda Place and its impact on mental health care. Listen now: bit.ly/49qxnVb #MentalHealth #CoDesign

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🌧️ Queensland's rain has brought an increase in mosquitoes this time of year. 🦟 Don't forget, these pests can carry serious diseases. Protect your family with a few simple steps to avoid those pesky bites! 💪 #StaySafe #Queensland #MosquitoSeason

🌧️ Queensland's rain has brought an increase in mosquitoes this time of year. 🦟 Don't forget, these pests can carry serious diseases. Protect your family with a few simple steps to avoid those pesky bites! 💪 #StaySafe #Queensland #MosquitoSeason
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Sometimes germs can contaminate the pool water and make people sick! Here are some of our tips to remember when going to a shared pool with your little ones! 🌊💦🧼🦠👶

Sometimes germs can contaminate the pool water and make people sick! Here are some of our tips to remember when going to a shared pool with your little ones! 🌊💦🧼🦠👶
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For better child health, remember: the whole day matters! Quality sleep fuels learning, play, and creativity. Tips: 1. Consistent bedtimes 2. No screens 1 hour before 3. Screen-free bedrooms #HealthySleep #ActiveKids

For better child health, remember: the whole day matters! Quality sleep fuels learning, play, and creativity. Tips: 1. Consistent bedtimes 2. No screens 1 hour before 3. Screen-free bedrooms #HealthySleep #ActiveKids
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Cyberbullying can happen anytime, so it's important for parents to watch for signs like withdrawal, anxiety, or distress after online activity. For tips on helping your child feel safe talking about bullying, visit 👉 bit.ly/4h3iiM2.

Cyberbullying can happen anytime, so it's important for parents to watch for signs like withdrawal, anxiety, or distress after online activity. For tips on helping your child feel safe talking about bullying, visit 👉 bit.ly/4h3iiM2.
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Queensland's heatwave is bringing risks of sun exposure, heat exhaustion, and dehydration. 🥵🌞💦 Protect yourself, stay hydrated, and keep cool! ‘Birdie and the Very Hot Day’ helps kids understand heatwaves. Watch here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=Ck4Ewp… #HeatwaveSafety #StayCool

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How is your little one feeling with all the talk about Cyclone Alfred? 🌪 Worried? Confused? Scared? Birdie 🐦 and Mr Frog 🐸 are here to help! Try reading ‘Birdie and the Cyclone’ with your child to reassure them. E-book: bit.ly/4imCoky Video: bit.ly/3DhDdwm

How is your little one feeling with all the talk about Cyclone Alfred? 🌪 Worried? Confused? Scared? Birdie 🐦 and Mr Frog 🐸 are here to help! Try reading ‘Birdie and the Cyclone’ with your child to reassure them. 
E-book: bit.ly/4imCoky 
Video: bit.ly/3DhDdwm
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#Cyclones can be overwhelming for all ages, especially babies and young kids. Our latest blog shares tips on helping your child feel safe and calm during a cyclone, with practical advice. -→ 🌀🌈 → bit.ly/3Xrn7XM #CycloneAlfred #cycloneinformation #resourcesforkids

#Cyclones can be overwhelming for all ages, especially babies and young kids. Our latest blog shares tips on helping your child feel safe and calm during a cyclone, with practical advice. -→ 🌀🌈 → bit.ly/3Xrn7XM
#CycloneAlfred #cycloneinformation #resourcesforkids
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🌀 Notice mould after Cyclone Alfred? Here are tips to protect your child's health: 🌬️ Air out rooms 🗑️ Discard uncleanable items 🧤😷 Wear protective gear 💧 Try to control moisture where you can. More info on dealing with mould safely 👉 bit.ly/3FmIR12

🌀 Notice mould after Cyclone Alfred? Here are tips to protect your child's health:

🌬️ Air out rooms 🗑️ Discard uncleanable items 🧤😷 Wear protective gear 💧 Try to control moisture where you can.

More info on dealing with mould safely 👉 bit.ly/3FmIR12
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✨ Nominations are open for the 2025 CHQ Medal of Distinction! Celebrating those making exceptional contributions to paediatric healthcare in QLD. Categories: 🏅Clinical Excellence 🏅Community Impact. For more info → bit.ly/4kI9FJc

✨ Nominations are open for the 2025 CHQ Medal of Distinction! 

Celebrating those making exceptional contributions to paediatric healthcare in QLD. 

Categories: 
🏅Clinical Excellence 
🏅Community Impact. 

For more info → bit.ly/4kI9FJc
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Camping on Easter is fun, but it's also when many kids end up in emergency with campfire burns with QCH treating 70 children in 2024.🚨Keep kids safe: supervise, extinguish fires with water, cool burns with running water for 20 mins, call 000. 🔥 bit.ly/3Y0sr4M

Camping on Easter is fun, but it's also when many kids end up in emergency with campfire burns with QCH treating 70 children in 2024.🚨Keep kids safe: supervise, extinguish fires with water, cool burns with running water for 20 mins, call 000. 🔥 bit.ly/3Y0sr4M
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🔔 🔔 Remember, nominations close this Sunday (27 April) for the 2025 CHQ Medal of Distinction! Celebrating those making exceptional contributions to paediatric healthcare in QLD. Categories: 🏅Clinical Excellence 🏅Community Impact. For more info → bit.ly/4kI9FJc

🔔 🔔 Remember, nominations close this Sunday (27 April) for the 2025 CHQ Medal of Distinction! 

Celebrating those making exceptional contributions to paediatric healthcare in QLD. Categories:
🏅Clinical Excellence 
🏅Community Impact. 
For more info → bit.ly/4kI9FJc
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Dakabin State High School Students are set to benefit from improved access to health, educational and social support services with the official opening of the new $10.8 million Dakabin Youth Hub 👉 bit.ly/4lYVU9v

Dakabin State High School Students are set to benefit from improved access to health, educational and social support services with the official opening of the new $10.8 million Dakabin Youth Hub 👉 bit.ly/4lYVU9v