Wellington-based Westpac Rescue Helicopter called to a child suffering an allergic reaction

The Wellington-based Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to Wainuiomata
at 10.17am today to assist a 6 month old child suffering from an
allergic reaction.

The helicopter, with a Wellington Free Ambulance (WFA) Helicopter
Paramedic on board, responded to an address in Wainuiomata where the
Fire Service had established a landing area.

Upon our arrival Fire Service personel were attending to an infant who
had suffered an allergic reaction to his milk formula.

The baby and his mother were transported to the Wellington Hospital
Emergency Department where he is currently being further assessed and
treated.