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  • Death of a child
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Death_of_a_child/
    Immunisation Register (if the child is less than 7 years of age) so that the family are not contacted about … upcoming immunisations (phone 1800 653 809 or email patient details to acir@humanservices.gov.au …
  • Sore throat
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Sore_throat/
    and suppurative complications) Immunisation status (in particular HiB vaccination) High-risk groups for developing …
  • Animal and human bites
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Animal_and_human_bites/
    has fallen or been dragged Immunisation status (particularly tetanus) Other medical history …
  • Recognition of the seriously unwell neonate and young infant
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Recognition_of_the_seriously_unwell_neonate_and_young_infant/
    , history of immunodeficiency Immunisation history Sick contacts Exposure to herpes simplex virus High level …
  • Bone and joint infection
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Bone_and_joint_infection/
    months to 4 years), immunisation status ( Haemophilus influenzae) and underlying illness (eg Salmonella …
  • Cough
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Cough/
    to smoking or vaping (personal or passive) Immunisation status Family history of chronic lung disease, atopy …
  • Supracondylar fracture of the humerus - Emergency Department
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/fractures/Supracondylar_fracture_of_the_humerus_Emergency_Department/
    until a decision about the timing of surgery is made.  For open fractures, tetanus immunisation status …
  • Prolonged fever
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Prolonged_fever/
    an identifiable source Investigations may be postponed for 10-14 days in previously healthy, immunised, otherwise …
  • COVID-19
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/COVID-19/
    with respiratory illness requiring nitrous oxide for procedures; staff involved should use PPE Immunisation Several …
  • Burns - acute management
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Burns/
    of burn, location of burn, eg back or genitalia Tetanus immunisation status Analgesia Ensure adequate pain …