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The Department of Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyThe Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology offers services to children with Primary Immunodeficiency’s and Complex and/or Serious Allergic Conditions such as Anaphylaxis, Multiple or Complex Food Allergy, Severe Eczema, Drug Allergy Stinging Insect Allergy and those children requiring Immunotherapy. Both inpatient and outpatient services are offered and includes the following:
In addition to these clinical services members of the Department are actively involved in various research activities and provide educational services to the broader medical community. The Department is located at the WCH campus and is staffed by Consultants, nursing staff and dietitians. How to access the serviceReferralsWith the exception of the Adrenaline Auto-injector Clinic children must have a referral by a medical practitioner before an appointment can be made. Please follow the links for referral and booking details for each of the services listed below. Referral Guidelines for medical practitioners
Useful Sites for further information on Allergy and ImmunologyAustralian SitesAustralasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy American sitesAmerican Academy of Asthma , Allergy and Immunology The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network PublicationsAvailable by contacting Ms Sacha Palmer on (08) 8161 6902 Anaphylaxis – Planning and support guide for schools, preschools and child care services Research ActivityThe Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology through its close association with the University of AdelaideDepartment of Paediatrics, has major research interests in eczema and vaccine medicine. For further information please visit the University of Adelaide, Department of Paediatrics website. Contact detailsPhone/fax/emailPh (08) 8161 8638 Admin Hub (fax referrals) (08) 8161 6246
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