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World Allergy Week highlights the severity of Anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is an acute, potentially life threatening hypersensitivity reaction. It is important to know first aid for anaphylaxis, as the reaction develops rapidly.
Allergy and Asthma

Allergy and Asthma

World Allergy Week

World Allergy Week highlights the severity of Anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is an acute, potentially life threatening hypersensitivity reaction. It is important to know first aid for anaphylaxis, as the reaction develops rapidly.

First aid is not just valuable in the workplace. It can help people become more attuned to potential hazards, to assess for the safest emergency response, and to prevent casualties from experiencing ongoing health complications.
First Aid Training

First Aid Training

Meaning and Importance of First Aid

First aid is not just valuable in the workplace. It can help people become more attuned to potential hazards, to assess for the safest emergency response, and to prevent casualties from experiencing ongoing health complications.

Beware of conditions that could arise from pollen exposure
General Health-Related

General Health-Related

Springtime in Australia is problematic for many people

Springtime in Australia also means being exposed to elements that could prove problematic or even hazardous to your health. To help you keep yourself safe and healthy enough to enjoy the wonderful weather, take heed of this list of top 5 safety tips for when springtime comes rolling along.

Getting the required amount of sleep is important to our physical and mental wellbeing. By changing a few lifestyle factors, you can drastically improve your quality of sleep. This can include setting yourself a bedtime schedule and pre-bedtime routine.
How-To

How-To

5 Tips for Better Sleep

Many people are deprived of good quality sleep. This is concerning, as sleep is essential to our physical and mental wellbeing. Improving the quality of your sleep is as simply as changing a few lifestyle habits.

Dental trauma refers to any injuries to the mouth or mouth area, including the lips, gums, jawbones, tongue, and teeth. Dental injuries are typically very painful and can result in ongoing complications. They should receive prompt first aid treatment.
Injury

Injury

What is Dental Trauma

Ignoring a dental injury can cause serious long-term effects on the mouth and increase the risk of permanent damage. It is essential to get checked out even if it is believed not to be a cause for concern.

Unintentional poisonings typically occur in children aged 1 to 3. Poisoning symptoms can vary from one casualty to the next. For mild cases of poisoning, wherein the casualty shows no signs of discomfort, contact the Poison Information Hotline for advice.
Danger

Danger

How to Treat Poisoning

Every year thousands of Australians seek medical attention due to either being poisoned outdoors or in the home, which is why our team have provided these valuable tips for poison safety.

Sleep deprivation is not getting the required amount of sleep for your body to function correctly. Long-term lack of sleep can affect your ability to function and your quality of life. Sleep deprivation can be caused by lifestyle and environmental factors.
Disease

Disease

The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation

Sleep deprivation is not getting the required amount of sleep for your body to function correctly. Long-term lack of sleep can affect your health and quality of life. As such, it is important to adopt good sleeping habits.

Vaccines are design to stimulate the production of antibodies to provide immunity against an infectious disease. Flu vaccines comprise inactive versions of flu viruses, and a variety of ingredients that enhance their purity, potency, and effectiveness.
Virus

Virus

What is in the Flu Vaccine - Ingredients

Flu viruses can change their surface structure from one year to the next. As such, new flu vaccines are developed each year. Flu vaccines comprise numerous ingredients that aid their development, purity, and efficacy.

Influenza (flu) vaccines are a brilliant measure for reducing the number of flu cases. Flu vaccines comprise numerous ingredients to ensure their potency, purity, and efficacy. As such, they can cause side effects ranging from mild to severe.
Virus

Virus

Flu Vaccination Side Effects

Every year, new flu vaccines are developed to protect against fresh strains of the flu virus. Flu vaccines can cause side effects ranging from mild to severe. Speak with your doctor if you have any concerns about receiving the flu vaccine.

Heart problems are a leading cause of death in Australian children and babies. These problems range from congenital heart defects like 'a hole in the heart', to arrhythmia and congestive heart failure. It is important to know their signs and symptoms.
Disease

Disease

Responding to Heart Problems in Children

Heart problems are the leading cause of death in Australian children. As such, it is important to understand how to prevent, identify, and manage symptoms of heart problems in children. This will help avoid serious complications.

Muscles cramps are often called 'charley horse'. They are sudden, involuntary contractions in the muscles that can cause significant pain. They are often caused by muscle exertion, strain, or fatigue, though they can indicate something more serious.
Injury

Injury

Muscle cramps and spasms

Muscle cramps are sudden, involuntary contractions or spasms in the muscles. The exact cause of muscle cramps is unknown. However, they are usually caused by overuse of the muscle, though they can be caused by underlying health conditions.

Hiking safety article header
Danger

Danger

Do Not Assume any Hike will be Danger or Accident Free

Hiking is best enjoyed when everyone looks out for their safety and that of others. Even a trek planned by seasoned hikers is not without risk. All members of a hiking party are vulnerable to minor inconveniences, such as scrapes, sunburn, and insect bites, as well as more serious perils, such as fractures, heat strokes, and anaphylactic shock.