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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Health
Damon Cronshaw

Health warning: rise in kids with 'life-threatening complications' from the flu

NSW Health Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant.

Sixteen children have been admitted to intensive care since May with "life-threatening complications" from influenza at three NSW hospitals, including John Hunter.

NSW Health Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said these complications include "serious heart, brain, and muscle-related complications".

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