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NSW Health

NSW Health is committed to providing the best patient-centred health services possible, and to the goals of protecting and improving the health of the people of NSW.

NSW Health promotes a culture which reflects their core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

For information about public health in NSW, health services and key initiatives visit their website.

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Last reviewed: October 2018

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External Cephalic Version for Breech Presentation - Maternal, child and family health

This information brochure provides information about an External Cephalic Version (ECV) for breech presentation

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Fermented drinks and alcohol | NSW Health

Fermented drinks include kombucha, ginger beer, kvass and kefir. These drinks may contain varying levels of alcohol as a by-product of the fermentation process. Manufacturers are required to provide information on the label about alcohol content. Consumers, especially those vulnerable to the effects of alcohol such as pregnant women, drivers, and people operating machinery, should read these labels before consumption.

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COVID-19 - Frequently asked questions - Alerts

Frequently asked questions about novel coronavirus (CoV) - a new strain of coronavirus not previously identified in humans that causes respiratory disease.

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Dads know breast is best - video - Maternal, child and family health

​​Developed and produced by South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD), with funding from NSW Kids and Families, this video was made in collaboration with a group of local Aboriginal men, and encourages Aboriginal fathers to support their partner in breastfeeding their babies

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Milk Bank - Maternal and newborn

The NSW Milk Bank provide pasteurised donor human milk to infants at high risk of Necrotising Enterocolitis when maternal supply is not sufficient to meet the nutritional needs of the infant.

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Yarning about Quitting videos - Maternal, child and family health

Page linking to all the videos associated with the Yarning About Quitting learning package

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Child and family health: Frequently asked questions - Maternal, child and family health

Child and family health: Frequently asked questions.

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Japanese encephalitis fact sheet - Fact sheets

Japanese encephalitis fact sheet

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Haemophilus Influenzae Type b (Hib) disease fact sheet - Fact sheets

Infection with Hib bacteria can lead to serious illness including meningitis and epiglottitis. With the introduction of Hib vaccine these conditions are now rare. Urgent treatment is necessary as Hib disease can be life threatening.​

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Pandemic influenza preparedness - Frequently asked questions - Pandemic preparedness

pandemic influenza, questions and answers

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