Cholera: Signs, symptoms and treatment
What is cholera? Cholera is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the bowel caused by eating food or drinking water
Peptic ulcers
What is a peptic ulcer? A peptic ulcer is a lesion or sore on the protective lining of the stomach
Mosquito-borne disease prevention
Most people have been bitten by a mosquito at some time in their lives. Usually this causes no more than
Australian Standard Vaccination Schedule for Vaccinations
This table shows vaccinations included in the Australian National Immunisation Program Schedule as well as some other recommended vaccinations. Below
Australian Standard Vaccination Schedule
This table shows vaccinations included in the Australian National Immunisation Program Schedule as well as some other recommended vaccinations. Below
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver, transmitted through contaminated food or water or via an infected person.
Haemochromatosis
Haemochromatosis is an inherited condition in which the body absorbs too much iron from food, leading to a build-up of
9 Signs your liver may be damaged
Your liver is a key part of your digestive system, responsible for cleaning out toxins from your blood, processing medicines,
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. ‘Hepatitis’ means inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis
Travel medical kit checklist
Use this checklist as a guide to things you may need in your medical kit when travelling – you may