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Buying make up and skin products online - 95.60667

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.

Buying, using, storing and disposing of household chemicals - 55.58816

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Buying-using-storing-and-disposing-of-household-chemicals

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

VaccinateWA frequently asked questions - 53.60858

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/VaccinateWA-frequently-asked-questions

Frequently asked questions about VaccinateWA.

COVID-19 resources for Aboriginal people - 50.72044

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 - 46.71103

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 - 42.27085

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 - 41.53494

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 - 40.92171

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 - 40.06104

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 - 38.13916

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 - 37.63727

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.

Smoking and vaping in public places - 37.16566

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

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

Bleeding or pain in early pregnancy - 36.59203

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 - 36.41632

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 - 36.33405

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 - 36.12927

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 - 35.40711

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 - 35.20963

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.

Needle and syringe programs in WA - 34.82232

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.

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) and reproductive technology - 34.77108

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 - 34.74849

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.

Going home after a stay in hospital - 34.45081

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Going-to-hospital/Going-home-after-a-stay-in-hospital

Before you leave hospital, there are some things you need to remember.

Purple Book appointments - 34.18405

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 - 33.65571

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 - 33.65063

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

Safe infant sleeping information for parents, carers and families.

Having a baby in a public hospital - 33.19672

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Having-a-baby-in-a-public-metropolitan-hospital-in-Perth

A list of public hospitals that offer maternity services in Perth.

Wheezing in children - 32.50488

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.

Co-sleeping and the risks to your baby’s health - 32.15063

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Co-sleeping-and-the-risks-to-your-babys-health

Information about co-sleeping for parents, carers and families.

Understanding septic tank systems - 31.70216

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.

First aid for a choking infant under 1 - 31.49511

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/First-aid-for-a-choking-infant-under-1

How to manage choking in an infant under 1.

Cervical Screening Registry - 31.28907

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 - 31.04452

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.

Food labelling - 30.90734

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.

Contact tracing for sexually transmissible infections and blood-borne viruses - 30.67809

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Contact-tracing-for-sexually-transmissible-infections-and-bloodborne-viruses

Contact tracing is a process used to stop the spread of many different infections in the community. This information only looks at contact tracing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs) such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B.

Planning to get pregnant - 30.57471

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 - 30.19017

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 - 30.00422

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.

Having a baby in the Goldfields - 29.28056

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.

Treatment options for parents experiencing emotional problems during pregnancy and after the birth - 29.23737

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Treatment-options-for-parents-experiencing-emotional-problems-during-pregnancy-and-after-the-birth

There are a number of treatment options for emotional problems in new parents, and each has a place in a treatment plan.

Having a baby in private care - 28.61993

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 - 28.59459

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.

Perth Aboriginal services – counselling services - 28.47773

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Perth-Aboriginal-services-counselling-services

Counselling services for Aboriginal people in the Perth metropolitan area.

Having a baby in the Pilbara - 28.3922

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 - 28.3922

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 - 28.2295

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

Lead in playground equipment - 28.17689

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Lead-in-playground-equipment

Playground equipment manufactured before 1998 may contain lead-based paint, often found in yellow, red or green colours.

Preparing yourself for body art - 28

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Preparing-yourself-for-body-art

The body artist wants you to be comfortable and safe. At the same time they need to take care of their own interests and health, so there are a few things they will ask you to do.

Having a baby in the Kimberley - 27.80886

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

Maternity hospitals in the Kimberley include Broome Hospital, Derby Hospital and Kununurra Hospital. The Halls Creek Aboriginal Medical Service and Fitzroy Crossing Community Health Service also provide a Community Midwifery Service, breastfeeding support and help with referrals to other health care providers.