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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/hospital-stays-and-food-allergy-management
This help sheet has been developed to assist you in preparing for an admission to hospital, in particular for the management of your food allergy.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/first-aid-treatment-for-anaphylaxis
01 Feb 2018... Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction and potentially life-threatening. It should always be treated as a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment. Most cases of anaphylaxis occur after a person with a severe allergy is exposed to the allergen they are allergic to (usually a food, insect or medication).
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/top-entertaining-tips-when-a-guest-has-a-food-allergy
01 Mar 2023... Tips on what you should consider when entertaining a guest with food allergy.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/travel-information
This help sheet is intended as a travel guide for people with food allergies who are at risk of anaphylaxis.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-is-coeliac-disease-english-version-of-turkish
23 Oct 2023... This fact sheet explains what coeliac disease is, how to find out if you have coeliac disease, coeliac disease symptoms checklist and culturally specific gluten-free diet information.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/poisonous-plants-or-harmful-plants
Some plants are dangerous for children. When touched or swallowed, they can be poisonous, cause allergic reactions, or cause physical injuries.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/allergy-challenge-information-for-parents-and-carers-of-children-with-allergies
03 Oct 2023... An allergy challenge is when we give your child food or medication to determine if they are allergic to it. This is done under close medical supervision in a safe hospital setting. Allergy challenges help us understand the following: If your child has been allergic to the food in the past, the challenge will tell us whether they have outgrown their allergy. If you are uncertain whether your child is allergic to a food or has never eaten it, the challenge will provide clarity.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/clone-of-what-is-coeliac-disease-english-version-of-persianfarsi
23 Oct 2023... This fact sheet explains what coeliac disease is, how to find out if you have coeliac disease, coeliac disease symptoms checklist and culturally specific gluten-free diet information.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/5-things-you-should-know-about-food-allergies
This help sheet explains whether you are at risk of developing a food allergy, what a food allergic reaction is and what you can do.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/cows-milk-allergy-in-infants
This help sheet explains what to do if your child or infant has a milk allergy.Â
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/have-you-had-an-allergic-reaction-to-packaged-food-a5-poster
14 Mar 2024... Food labels are required by law to carry essential information so that people know what is in the food they buy. The role of the Food Safety Unit at the Department of Health is to ensure that food sold in Victoria is safe. The Department can investigate and test food for allergens that are not described on the food label.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/if-food-bans-dont-work-what-does
This help sheet lists strategies to manage risk and reduce anaphylaxis reactions in schools and childcare settings.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/food-allergens-video
04 Apr 2016... Some food ingredients can cause severe allergic reactions in some people. This is known as anaphylaxis. Food that contains peanuts, tree nuts such as cashews, walnuts or almonds, shellfish, fish, milk, eggs, sesame or soybeans or their products must be labelled however small the amount. Gluten must also be labelled for those with coeliac disease. Sulphite preservatives must also be labelled if there are more than 10 milligrams per kilogram. This is because it can trigger asthma attacks in some asthmatics at that level. There is more information about food allergies on the Anaphylaxis Australia website or on Allergy New Zealand's website.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/thunderstorm-asthma-community-fact-sheet
01 Mar 2021... Epidemic thunderstorm asthma events are uncommon and don't occur every year. In southeast Australia, they can happen during the grass pollen season from October through December. Thunderstorm asthma can affect those with asthma or hay fever, especially people who experience wheezing or coughing with their hay fever. That's why people with asthma or hay fever need to know about thunderstorm asthma and what they can do to help protect themselves during the grass pollen season.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/protect-yourself-from-thunderstorm-asthma-poster
01 Dec 2021... A poster with information on how to protect yourself from thunderstorm asthma.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/anaphylaxis
01 Feb 2018... Information for patients, consumers and carers. Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening, severe allergic reaction and should always be treated as a medical emergency. Anaphylaxis occurs after exposure to an allergen (usually to foods, insects or medicines) to which a person is allergic. Not all people with allergies are at risk of anaphylaxis.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/anaphylaxis-procedures-for-schools-authorisation-from-parentcarer-to-contact-doctor
This form needs to be completed by the parents/carers to authorise the school to contact the doctor in case of an anaphylactic shock.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/anaphylaxis-procedures-for-schools-students-with-allergies
The form is to be filled out by parents of students who have an allergy.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/how-to-give-epipen
01 Feb 2018... Step by step instructions for giving EpiPen adrenaline (epinephrine) autoinjectors.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/food-allergy-basics
This help sheet explains what a food allergy is.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-is-coeliac-disease-english-version-of-spanish
23 Oct 2023... This fact sheet explains what coeliac disease is, how to find out if you have coeliac disease, coeliac disease symptoms checklist and culturally specific gluten free diet information.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-is-coeliac-disease-english-version-of-arabic
23 Oct 2023... This fact sheet explains what coeliac disease is, how to find out if you have coeliac disease, coeliac disease symptoms checklist and culturally specific gluten-free diet information.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/airline-top-ten-list-for-airline-passengers-with-food-allergy
This help sheet provides the top ten tips on how to best manage airline travel with food allergies.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/checklist-for-food-allergy-management-in-hospitals
This is a checklist for food allergy management in hospitals and health care settings.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/parent-10-point-plan-for-school-management-of-students-at-risk-of-anaphylaxis
This help sheet lists ten points that parents and carers of school-aged children with allergies need to consider.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-is-anaphylaxis
This help sheet explains what Anaphylaxis is, what can cause it, describes it signs and symptoms and lists management and treatment options.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-is-coeliac-disease-plain-english-version
01 Jul 2023... This fact sheet provides an overview of coeliac disease, its possible symptoms, and how it is diagnosed. It is written in simpler language to inform members of the community who have limited English, such as those for whom English is their second language.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-is-coeliac-disease-english-version-of-tamil
23 Oct 2023... This fact sheet explains what coeliac disease is, how to find out if you have coeliac disease, coeliac disease symptoms checklist and culturally specific gluten-free diet information.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/checklist-for-individuals-at-risk-of-anaphylaxis-wanting-to-obtain-travel-insurance
This help sheet provides advice on how to find the best and choose a travel insurance policy that covers your risk of anaphylaxis.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/medication-placement-at-school
This help sheet lists a range of strategies that schools and parents should implement to help reduce the risk of an allergic reaction and protocols to streamline an emergency response when a student has an allergic reaction.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/trying-to-make-sense-of-care-versus-extreme-anxiety
This help sheet provides tips on how to deal with anxiety related to food allergies.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-is-coeliac-disease-english-version-of-greek
23 Oct 2023... This fact sheet explains what coeliac disease is, how to find out if you have coeliac disease, coeliac disease symptoms checklist and culturally specific gluten-free diet information.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-is-coeliac-disease-english-version-of-hindi
23 Oct 2023... This fact sheet explains what coeliac disease is, how to find out if you have coeliac disease, coeliac disease symptoms checklist and culturally specific gluten-free diet information.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-is-coeliac-disease-english-version-of-italian
23 Oct 2023... This fact sheet explains what coeliac disease is, how to find out if you have coeliac disease, coeliac disease symptoms checklist and culturally specific gluten-free diet information.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-is-thunderstorm-asthma
01 Sep 2020... Thunderstorm asthma is asthma triggered by a particular type of thunderstorm when there is high grass pollen in the air (typically between October and the end of December). It can result in wheezing, feeling short of breath, and feeling tight in the chest with coughing. This can be sudden, serious, and even life-threatening.
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