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Buying make up and skin products online - 45.75849

Know about the potential health risks associated with cosmetics manufactured outside of Australia and available for purchase online.

Clean - 28.51148

Cleaning your hands, utensils and benchtops before, during and after cooking food is a simple way to prevent food poisoning.

Cleaning up after a bushfire - 26.37784

If you decide to go back to your property to assess the damage, retrieve your personal items, or to help with clean-up, it is important to wear the right protective clothing before handling any debris, ash, or other waste.

Gastroenteritis - 25.75

Gastroenteritis, commonly called ‘gastro’, is an infection or inflammation of the digestive system.

Buying, using, storing and disposing of household chemicals - 24.90784

How to buy, use, store and dispose of household products that contain chemicals and poisons.

Pay your WA Health invoice - 24.85805

You can pay your WA Health invoice online using Visa or MasterCard.

Clean-up guide for small mercury spills in the home - 22.40507

Information on common sources of mercury in the home and recommended clean-up procedures for small mercury spills at home.

Recovering after the flood – clean-up for householders - 22.22281

When cleaning up after a flood there are a number of safety precautions you should follow.

Telehealth appointments at home - 21.75

Learn how to install the Scopia Software application on your device for your telehealth appointment at home.

Domestic wastewater overflow – cleaning up - 17.7581

Clean-up following a wastewater overflow should begin as soon as possible. If you are involved in wastewater clean-up their are a few simple things that may help.

Testing or cleaning a house for drug contamination - 17.41914

Properties contaminated by meth or drug activities have varied levels of health risk. It is important to follow government guidance to manage this in a protective and cost-effective way, including choosing professionals. Be careful about unqualified service providers!

VaccinateWA frequently asked questions - 17.20007

Frequently asked questions about VaccinateWA.

Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) - 16.75

Information about the management of people identified with an antibiotic resistant bacterium known as vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE).

Mercury and compact fluorescent lamps - 14.92998

Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) contain small quantities of mercury. Read how to safely clean up and dispose of broken compact fluorescent lamps.

Giardia infection (giardiasis) - 14.75

Giardia infection (giardiasis) causes a bowel (gut) illness called giardiasis, which is a form of gastroenteritis.

Purple Book appointments - 14.5

The Child and Adolescent Health Service in Western Australia is a statewide organisation which encompasses Princess Margaret Hospital for Children and Child and Adolescent Community Health and provides first-class health care and prevention services to young West Australians.

Shigella infection and dysentery - 13.5

Shigella infection (also known as shigellosis) is an infection of the digestive tract (or gut), caused by Shigella bacteria.

Information for people diagnosed with mpox (monkeypox) virus - 13.5

If your test is positive for MPX, you will be contacted by public health, who will advise about staying at home and leaving the house for essential activities.

Contact us - 12.78372

Contact details for WA Health Department, where to get help

Food labelling - 11.34342

Food labels provide you with enough information to make an informed choice when you buy food.

Caring for your catheter - 10.98169

It is important to clean and care for your catheter according to the instructions given to you by your health professional.

Damaged chemicals, poison and pesticides - 10.9342

Take extreme care when handling any spills or containers of suspected poisons, chemicals, gases or pesticides, especially if containers are damaged.

Dust from DIY renovations - 10.65628

Information about the various types of renovation dusts that people can be exposed to whilst doing renovation activities, what can be done to minimise exposure to these dusts and how to clean up effectively.

Water filters for your home - 10.27624

Many types of water filters are available for purchase or hire. They range from the simple bench top style to sophisticated systems requiring special plumbing and electrical work.

After a bushfire – hazards on your property - 10.02963

Houses, sheds and other buildings or structures that are burnt in a bushfire can leave potential health hazards in the remaining rubble and ash.

Buying food - 10

Cleaning-up ash from CCA treated timber - 10

Ash from timber treated with copper chrome arsenic (CCA) may be harmful.

Water tanks on your property - 10

This information is designed to help you manage the quality of water in water tanks on your property.

Household wastewater and health risks - 9.5

Wastewater contains 99.7 per cent water. However, the 0.3 per cent of dissolved and suspended matter can contain many micro-organisms that may be harmful to humans, animals and the environment.

Eggs - 9.5

Eggs are a good source of vitamins and minerals but like many other foods they can be contaminated with bacteria. It is important you handle and prepare eggs safely to reduce the risk of food poisoning.

Using household chemicals safely - 9.25

How to safely use household chemicals that are found in cleaning, cosmetic, pet care, car and garden products and medications.

Treatments and tests - 9.217232

Find information about treatments and tests – browse by topic or A to Z.

Assertive communication - 8.909386

Assertive communication is a way of expressing your point of view in a way that is clear and direct without being aggressive or passive.

Hand, foot and mouth disease - 8.75

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a mild viral infection caused by different human viruses, for example, Coxsackie A, enterovirus and echovirus.

Natural disasters and alerts - 8.488853

Information relating to the safety in the environment - floods, cyclones, disasters.

Expressing and storing breast milk - 8.25

There may be times where you need to express your milk such as when you return to work, your baby was born prematurely or is unwell, is unable to suck well, is away from you, or if your breasts are too full. This page includes information about expressing, storing, cleaning equipment, transporting and preparing expressed breastmilk for your baby.

Money, budgets and saving when you have a new baby - 8

The best way to manage your finances is with a budget.

Storing and handling food - 7.971221

Taking care when you store and handle food makes it last longer and can also reduce the risk of food poisoning.

My Health Record - 7.529271

People seeking care in Australia can choose to register for an eHealth record.

Campylobacter infection - 7

Campylobacter infection (also known as campylobacteriosis) is an infection of the digestive tract (or gut), caused by Campylobacter bacteria.

Developmental anomalies - 6.980616

A developmental anomaly is a broad term for conditions which are present at conception or occur before the end of pregnancy. In the case of cerebral palsy, a small number also occur after birth.

Chicken - 6.777299

Chicken is a delicious source of protein – but if it is not handled, cooked and stored correctly, it can carry bacteria that cause food poisoning.

Threadworms - 6.75

Threadworms are tiny parasitic worms that can infect your large intestine. The most common type of infection in Australia is Enterobius vermicularis and is particularly common in children.

Lead exposure – how to reduce your risk - 6.75

When painting, renovating or disposing of items containing or contaminated with lead, it is important to handle materials safely to prevent lead exposure. Safe cleaning and disposal will avoid contaminating food, water, soil and air that can be consumed or inhaled by you and your family.

Cryptosporidium infection (Cryptosporidiosis) - 6.75

Cryptosporidium infection (Cryptosporidiosis) is a form of gastroenteritis (gastro). It can affect your intestines, liver, stomach or lungs. It is caused by a tiny parasite called Cryptosporidium which is found in faeces (poo).

Norovirus - 6.75

Norovirus is a type of virus that causes gastroenteritis, with vomiting and diarrhoea.

Chlamydia - 6.64022

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in Australia, particularly among young people aged between 15 and 25 years.

Acanthamoeba and contact lens use - 6.504323

Acanthamoeba, a form of amoeba, may cause infection in people wearing contact lenses. The lenses may cause microscopic abrasions on the surface of the eye, which will allow the amoeba to enter the eye from water or on contact lenses.

Flood damaged on site wastewater systems - 6.5

Floodwaters or heavy rain may damage your septic tank, which is also known as an onsite wastewater system.

Parenting groups - 6.5

The Child and Adolescent Health Community Health provides free parenting groups to support you through key stages in your child’s development such as early parenting, solid food, sleeping, relationship building, behavioural issues and starting kindy.