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Buying, using, storing and disposing of household chemicals - 17.92896

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

Buying make up and skin products online - 14.5

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

Water filters for your home - 10.5

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.

Buying food - 10

Food labelling - 9.363968

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

Using pesticides safely - 5.5

If not used correctly, pesticides can be dangerous to health and the environment.

Eggs - 3.5

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.

Food safety - 2

Information on food safety and tips to reduce the risk of food poisoning.

Caring for your catheter - 2

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

Asbestos in and around the home - 2

If your house was built before 1990 then it is likely that you have building products in your home that contains asbestos.

Expressing and storing breast milk - 2

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.

Diaphragms - 2

A diaphragm is placed inside the vagina to cover a woman’s cervix, and stops the man’s sperm from getting through.

Bipolar disorder - 2

Bipolar disorder (sometimes referred to as manic depression) is a mental illness that affects normal function of the brain.

Wild shellfish collection - 2

Information about shellfish and the dangers of consuming wild shellfish

Using household chemicals safely - 2

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

Health effects of wood smoke - 2

Wood smoke affects the quality of both indoor and outdoor air. It is made up of coarse and fine particles. Coarse particles can include soot, dust and pollen.

The power is off – is your food? - 2

Modern refrigeration systems maintain food at safe temperatures. This helps reduce the growth of bacteria on your food which can lead to food poisoning.

Shingles vaccine - 2

Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that usually happens on one side of the body. It is a reactivation of the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. The Zostavax® vaccine protects against the shingles disease.

Safe use and storage of chemicals for your pool - 2

Water treatment chemicals are concentrated and toxic substances.

P1 and P2 face masks - 2

A P2 disposable face respirator, also called face mask can be worn for protection against health hazards from the environment, working around the home or hobbies.

Nitrous oxide (nangs) - 2

Nitrous oxide is a colourless, non-flammable gas, people sometimes deliberately inhale nitrous oxide to produce mood altering effects.

Planning to travel - 2

A little bit of planning before you travel overseas can make a big difference to your health.

Preparing yourself for body art - 2

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.

Pharmacy - 2

A pharmacy (chemist) is responsible for the manufacture, supply and appropriate use of medication.

Storing and handling food - 2

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

Thrush (genital) - 2

Thrush (or candidiasis) is a common condition caused by a type of yeast called Candida. It mainly affects the vagina, though may affect the penis too, and can be irritating and painful.

Decolonisation treatment for people with MRSA - 2

Decolonisation is when topical treatments are used to try and get rid of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Child development 4–5 years - 2

Four is when your child starts getting a ‘big picture’ view of the world. The big world seems exciting, but it can be hard to work out where they fit. So getting it wrong – being too big and bold, or too small and frightened – are not uncommon extremes for your 4 year old.

Prepare for a heatwave - 2

In the event of a heatwave, it is important to prepare yourself and your home for the change in weather conditions.

During a heatwave - 2

It is important to know how to prepare for extreme heat and how to take care of yourself and your surroundings during a heatwave.

Herpes (HSV) - 2

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) which shows as blisters or sores on the genitals. This is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).

Food for kids - 2

The right start to healthy eating for pre-primary and primary school children.

Money, budgets and saving when you have a new baby - 2

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

Medicines and poisons - 2

When medicines and poisons are used properly they can be of great help, for example in treating illness, controlling agricultural pests and making effective household cleaning products

Learning to talk - 2

Learning to talk is one of the most important steps for your child. Talking helps them make sense of the world, ask for what they need and get along with other people. Just like other skills, your child will develop language and speech at their own speed.

Information for people diagnosed with mpox (monkeypox) virus - 2

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.