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Buying make up and skin products online - 95.97995

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Purchasing-cosmetics-online

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

COVID-19 resources for Aboriginal people - 48.71062

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Coronavirus/Coronavirus-information-for-Aboriginal-people

COVID-19 resources for Aboriginal people including fact sheets, posters, videos, radio messages and support phone lists.

Immunisation in pregnancy - 46.76594

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Immunisation-in-pregnancy

During pregnancy, you need to take extra care of yourself to ensure you and your baby remain healthy

Drinking water in Western Australia - 42.30775

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Drinking-water-in-Western-Australia

About 90 per cent of Western Australians receive drinking water from licensed and regulated public drinking water supply systems (known as scheme suppliers).

Staying healthy in winter - 41.57863

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Staying-healthy-in-winter

Tips to help protect you and your family from illnesses most associated with winter.

Fluoridated drinking water - 40.9252

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Fluoridated-drinking-water

Fluoride is found naturally in all water sources, including fresh and sea water. It is also found naturally in a wide range of food items including tea, fish and rice. It is a normal part of the diet, capable of providing nutritional benefits.

Where to find needle and syringe programs in WA - 40.08382

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Where-to-find-needle-and-syringe-programs-in-WA

Information on the locations of needle and syringe services and what types of services are offered.

Preparing for your stay in hospital - 38.24422

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Going-to-hospital/Preparing-for-your-stay-in-hospital

Going to hospital can sometimes be a stressful and anxious time for patients and their families. There are some useful things to consider before you go to hospital which will help make your visit as smooth and comfortable as possible.

Pay your WA Health invoice - 37.854

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Pay-your-WA-Health-invoice-online

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

COVID-19 symptoms and testing - 36.8778

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Coronavirus/COVID19-testing

Get tested for COVID-19 early – people are most infectious when they first experience symptoms.

Bleeding or pain in early pregnancy - 36.62257

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Bleeding-or-pain-in-early-pregnancy

One in 4 women will experience bleeding and/or pain during their first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Unfortunately half of these pregnancies may also end in miscarriage, which cannot be prevented.

Meningococcal disease - 36.41742

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Meningococcal-disease

Meningococcal disease can be life-threatening. The disease is a result of a bacterial infection of the blood and/or the membranes that line the spinal cord and brain.

Giving informed consent in hospital - 36.36649

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Going-to-hospital/Giving-informed-consent-in-hospital

Informed consent means understanding your treatment options and making the right decision for you. Before saying yes to treatment, you need to know all about your treatment options, benefits, risks, and alternatives, so that you can make the right decision for yourself.

Free influenza vaccines in May and June - 36.15905

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/News/2024/Free-influenza-vaccines-in-May-and-June

Western Australians over 6 months of age can get a free influenza (flu) vaccine in May and June.

Free flu vaccines in May - 35.44715

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/News/2023/Free-flu-vaccines-in-May

To help you stay well this winter, the WA Government is providing free influenza (flu) vaccines to everyone in Western Australia aged 6 months and over during May.

Parenting groups - 35.21091

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Parenting-groups

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.

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) and reproductive technology - 34.79537

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/In-vitro-fertilisation-IVF-and-intra-cytoplasmic-sperm-injection-ICSI

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) refers to a cycle of assisted reproductive technology procedures to collect eggs from a woman that are then fertilised with sperm outside the body. Intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is similar to IVF but embryos are created by injecting a single sperm into the egg.

Expressing and storing breast milk - 34.75

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Expressing-and-storing-breast-milk

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.

Reporting side effects after immunisation - 34.74908

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Reporting-side-effects-after-immunisation

The Western Australian Vaccine Safety Surveillance (WAVSS) system is an initiative by the Western Australian Department of Health to monitor vaccine safety.

Smoking in public places - 34.42613

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Smoking-in-public-places

Information on the laws that prohibit (ban) smoking in enclosed and outdoor public places.

Purple Book appointments - 34.18505

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Purple-Book-Appointments

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.

Lead exposure – minimising the health risks associated with lead in Northampton soils - 33.66953

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Minimising-the-health-risks-associated-with-lead-in-Northampton-soils

Shire of Northampton residents are more likely to be exposed to lead than the general Western Australian population due to a long history of lead mining and processing in the town and surrounding districts.

Safe infant sleeping - 33.65271

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Safe-infant-sleeping

Safe infant sleeping information for parents, carers and families.

Needle and syringe programs in WA - 32.8535

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Needle-and-syringe-programs-in-WA

In Western Australia, NSPs are operated by both government and non-government agencies.

Wheezing in children - 32.56062

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Wheezing-in-children

A wheeze is a whistling sound that is made as a person breathes. It is mainly heard when the person is breathing out. In most cases wheezing is caused by the sound of air trying to move through the breathing tubes of the lungs when they become narrow or tight. The breathing tubes are often called the airways of the lungs.

Care Opinion Dashboard - 31.91748

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Care-Opinion-Dashboard

Care Opinion™ (formerly Patient Opinion) is changing the way that patients and families connect with their healthcare providers. Care Opinion™ Australia is an independent non-profit feedback platform where people can anonymously share their health care experience in Western Australia.

Understanding septic tank systems - 31.70429

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Understanding-Septic-Tank-Systems

Most unsewered developments in Western Australia use septic tank systems to treat and dispose of sewage, also referred to as wastewater. Septic tank systems generally consist of one or two watertight cylindrical tanks called septic tanks and one or two sets of drainage receptacles which have holes in their sides and no base e.g. leach drains or soakwells.

Cervical Screening Registry - 31.29135

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Cervical-Screening-Registry

The WA Cervical Cancer Prevention Program (WACCPP) manages a central confidential database of cervical screening and other cervical test results for individuals in Western Australia.

Lactose intolerance in babies - 31.08631

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Lactose-intolerance-in-babies

Lactose intolerance is a condition when your body can’t break down a carbohydrate (sugar) called lactose which is present in cow’s milk, human breast milk, or any other milk from a mammal.

Planning to get pregnant - 30.69632

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Planning-to-get-pregnant

If you are thinking about starting a family visit your GP for a pre-conception consult.

Starting or moving child care, kindergarten or school – immunisation requirements - 30.19124

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Starting-or-moving-schools-immunisation-records

Vaccine preventable diseases, such as measles or mumps, can have serious health consequences for school-aged children and others in the community. You can help protect your child by ensuring his or her vaccinations are up-to-date.

Warfarin safety - 30.00602

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Taking-warfarin-safely

Warfarin is an anticoagulant medication that lowers the risk of blood clots forming in your body. It is important to take your warfarin exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Smokefree in vehicles with children - 29.8812

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Smokefree-in-vehicles-with-children

Smoking is prohibited in or on vehicles in Western Australia if a child under 17 is present.

Having a baby in the Goldfields - 29.31097

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Having-a-baby-in-the-Goldfields

Maternity hospitals available in the Goldfields region of Western Australia include Kalgoorlie Hospital and Esperance Hospital.

Vaccination safety - 29.25

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Vaccination-safety

Vaccination refers to the act of giving a vaccine to a person. A vaccine is the material used to immunise people against diseases.

Food labelling - 28.82584

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Food-labelling

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

Having a baby in private care - 28.65207

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Having-a-baby-in-private-care

A number of private hospitals offer maternity services in WA.

Using household chemicals safely - 28.60023

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Using-household-chemicals-safely

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

Having a baby in the Pilbara - 28.41875

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Having-a-baby-in-the-Pilbara

Information about maternity hospitals available throughout the Pilbara region of Western Australia

Having a baby in the Midwest - 28.41875

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Having-a-baby-in-the-Midwest

Information about maternity hospitals available throughout the midwest region of Western Australia

Having a baby in the Great Southern - 28.25151

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Having-a-baby-in-the-Great-Southern

Information about maternity hospitals available throughout the Great Southern region of Western Australia