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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/anthrax
The document explains what Anthrax is and how the bacterial disease can be treated.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/boils-and-skin-infections
Contents: What is a boil? What is impetigo? How are boils and impetigo treated? How are boils and impetigo spread? How can you stop the spread of boils and impetigo?
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/measles-nsw-health
A fact sheet about measles, including information about how the infection is spread, symptoms, treatment and immunisation.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/patient-information-mrsa-in-the-community
01 Jan 2016... This brochure answers questions about staph (Staphylococcus aureus), MRSA, and what to do if a person has MRSA at hospital and at home.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/do-you-know-the-signs-of-sepsis-in-babies-and-children
06 Oct 2023... Postcards depicting the signs and symptoms of sepsis in children, that parents should be aware of. Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It can be hard to identify and can lead to death. The best chance to get better from sepsis is to treat it quickly.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/japanese-encephalitis-virus-jev-make-sure-youre-covered
13 Jan 2023... This poster includes information on the Japanese encephalitis virus and encourages Australians to follow simple protective measures.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/information-about-the-flu-vaccine
05 Jul 2022... This is an easy-to-read document providing information on the flu vaccine, including side effects and when and where you can get it.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/fever
15 Jun 2022... A fever is when body temperature is over 38 degrees Celsius. Fever can be a sign that the body is fighting off illness or infection. Fever can be serious if it lasts longer than three days without going down, is high in a baby under three months old, and causes a seizure.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/how-to-stop-the-spread-of-the-flu-in-your-community
11 Oct 2023... Flu is a serious infection that can spread easily and cause complications. Learn how to prevent and treat it.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/shigellosis
01 Oct 2012... This is a guide to shigellosis, an infection caused by the Shigella bacteria, which results in symptoms like diarrhoea, fever, nausea, and stomach cramps. It includes information on prevention and treatment.
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