So what is making news in the parenting world this week?
Why are survivors of a rare but preventable disease urging parents to be alert? Why are researchers comparing the rates of caesarean sections in Queensland at the UK? And what has a Melbourne shopping centre created to ensure a more positive experience for people with ASD and their families? Read on to find out more …
Survivors urge vigilance ahead of meningococcal peak season
Australian meningococcal survivors have urged parents to take the time to understand the rare but devastating disease ahead of peak season, when the incidence of the disease, on average, rises to 26 cases per month.
Ahead of this peak season, Meningococcal Australia is launching their Know, Check, Act online educational tool to help parents understand the signs and symptoms.
“As a survivor I know the disease is frightening in the initial stages,”… Read the rest
