Born with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), Alexis faced unimaginable challenges from birth, her skin as fragile as butterfly wings. Despite infections, daily wound care, and the heartbreaking diagnosis of stage four renal cancer, her parents, Alarna and Harley, dedicated themselves to giving her the best life possible. After Alexis’s passing, they now raise awareness for EB through DEBRA Australia, determined to support other families and honour their daughter’s legacy.
When your baby cries for hours on end, it can feel overwhelming and exhausting, especially when nothing seems to soothe them. Parents often hear the term ‘colic’ to describe this excessive crying – but what does that really mean, and what can you do about it?
A mother from New South Wales is sharing her son Alex’s story to raise awareness about the risks of the cold sore virus after her 14-month-old was diagnosed with HSV keratitis.
Did you know the correct first aid response to a nosebleed is not pinching the nose and tilting the head back to stop bleeding?
Did you know that using a spacer with a puffer (metered dose inhaler) increases the medication’s effectiveness by up to 70 per cent?
Learn about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), its symptoms, when to seek medical attention, and effective prevention tips.
Did you know that wheat bags are not safe to use as a way to warm bedding, or to sleep with during the night?
Threadworm (also called pinworm or ‘bum worms’, thank you, Bluey!), is the most common type of worm in little ones. But how can you tell that your child has them?
We are busting the top 5 winter illness myths, giving you the facts (and debunking the fiction)!
Here is your complete resource guide for the Australian Paediatric First Aid Conference 2024.
