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Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health entity in Australia, with a team of 5,000 staff committed to providing world-class paediatric health care in a family-focussed, healing environment.

The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network incorporates:
  • The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
  • Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick
  • Newborn and Paediatric Emergency Transport Service (NETS)
  • Bear Cottage
  • Pregnancy and Newborn Services Network (PSN)
  • Children's Court Clinic

The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick provide care for over 120,000 families each year, incorporating 50,000 inpatient admissions, 90,000 emergency presentations and over 1 million outpatient services.

Families have access to the best facilities across the network, with specialty care available for children with conditions such as cancer, heart problems, burns, HIV/AIDS and those needing organ, bone marrow or cord blood transplants.

Research into the causes, treatments and cures of many childhood illnesses is undertaken in conjunction with clinical care, changing the face of healthcare on an international scale. Staff across the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network are committed to advancing research that is directly translated into improved health outcomes for sick children.

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Last reviewed: September 2019

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Febrile convulsion factsheet

A febrile convulsion or seizure is when the body loses control of movement for a short period due to a high fever.

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Signs of serious illness in children factsheet

Some signs and symptoms of illness can mean that your child is very unwell and needs medical attention.

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Meningococcal infection factsheet

Meningococcal infection is a life-threatening condition that can cause inflammation around the brain and blood poisoning.

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Meningitis factsheet

This factsheet provides information about meningitis in children and its management.

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Measles factsheet

Measles is a virus that spreads easily and causes severe illness in children. It can be prevented with vaccination.

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Mumps factsheet

Mumps is a virus that spreads quickly and causes severe illness in children. It can be prevented with vaccination.

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Rubella factsheet

Rubella is a viral illness that causes a skin rash and joint pain. This factsheet provides information on the virus, immunisation and management.

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Chickenpox factsheet

Chickenpox is a common virus in children that causes a red, spotty rash and itchy blisters.

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