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There is a concerning rise in the number of children getting the flu this season with one in three Australian patients under the age of 15. Paediatrician at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Dr Anthea Rhodes joins @BlakeJohnson. https://t.co/5zYfOfGqUb #7NEWS

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The flu vaccine is particularly important for young children as their immune systems are still developing.  Learn more from our #RCHPoll at https://t.co/9mKOR7MkPx

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The protection from the vaccine wears off with time, so last year’s flu shot will no longer be effective. Learn more at https://t.co/9mKOR7MkPx

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Did you know the flu is the leading cause of vaccine-preventable hospitalisation for children aged under five? Our latest #RCHPoll explores the current flu season. Learn more at https://t.co/9mKOR7MkPx

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A huge shout out to our amazing heart teams who go above and beyond for patients like Miller!

[The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne @RCHMelbourne]

Last week marked Heart Week 2024, a time to raise awareness of heart health. 🩷

Today we would like to share the incredible story of little Miller who at only 13 weeks in utero was diagnosed with a rare and complex heart condition.

Check it out at https://t.co/jKShWSMBaQ

[Good Friday Appeal @GoodFriAppeal]

Amazing stuff!The 10:30pm tally is $19,874,777. You can still make your donation count and help make kids smile. Call 1300 277 325 or go to our website at https://t.co/RWfljCJxsy

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@NickMcCallum7 @GoodFriAppeal ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

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@NMFCOfficial Go George!!! 👏🏻

[Carlton FC @CarltonFC]

Last year, Cez and his little mate Ollie got to know each other during the Good Friday SuperClash.

This year, with Ollie is our RCH Ambassador, Cez made sure to mark the occasion in memorable fashion 💙

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@CripsyAU @DarrenWheels @GoodFriAppeal @CarltonFC How good! 💜💚

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@CarltonFC Thanks for having us!

[Herald Sun @theheraldsun]

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has revealed her personal connection to the Royal Children’s Hospital as she shared an emotional reunion with the surgeon who saved her baby girl’s life > https://t.co/TUMwOWZNgK

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Top neurosurgeons at the Royal Children's Hospital have helped a wheelchair bound boy to his feet.

His incredible story is being shared as the countdown begins to this week's Good Friday Appeal. https://t.co/Tkk4Gs2jWo @Peter_Mitchell7 #7NEWS

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The Royal Children's Hospital becomes a second home for many families.

@Rebecca7Maddern spent some time with the young and courageous Finley, alongside his family earlier today. https://t.co/5zYfOfGqUb #7NEWS

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For the first time, money raised from this year's Good Friday Appeal will be shared with regional hospitals across the state.

Dave Fuller from Barwon Health joins @Rebecca7Maddern to discuss the importance of this funding to regional areas. https://t.co/5zYfOfGqUb #7NEWS

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One patient here at the Royal Children's Hospital is making sure CEO, Bernadette McDonald is doing everything she can to make this the best hospital it can be. https://t.co/5zYfOfGqUb #7NEWS

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At just 14-years-old, Ozge Akdag was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

After 8 years of remission, she has returned to the hospital as a nurse, and today she gave an insight into her journey to @Rebecca7Maddern. https://t.co/5zYfOfGqUb #7NEWS

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Top surgeons at the Royal Children's Hospital have performed life-changing surgery on a four-month-old girl. 7NEWS was granted special access to see the miracle workers in action ahead of this week's Good Friday Appeal. https://t.co/OR8ZWJJydO @Peter_Mitchell7 #7NEWS

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The countdown is on to this week's Good Friday Appeal. Today, some of our footy stars were on hand meeting brave patients and staff at the Royal Children’s Hospital. https://t.co/5zYfOfGqUb @Rebecca7Maddern #7NEWS