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Buying make up and skin products online - 50.17397

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 - 17.87519

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

Drugs - 17.70505

A drug is any substance (with the exception of food and water) which, when taken into the body, alters the body's function either physically and/or psychologically.

Stay safe – Drug Aware - 17.5365

There is no safe level of illicit drug use.

Street doctor ready to roll - 14.75

The 360 Street Doctor provides an accessible, non-judgemental health service for people experiencing homelessness, who are transient or facing disadvantage.

Pay your WA Health invoice - 14.22748

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

Chlamydia - 12.61343

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

GPs - 11.75

A GP, or general practitioner, is often the first health professional you talk to about your physical and mental health. They are also known as a family doctor or medical practitioner and usually work in a small private practice, clinic or surgery.

Emergency and crisis - 10.5

There is a range of services available to provide support and immediate response to people in crisis or in need of urgent medical care.

Murdoch COVID-19 testing clinic to close 3 March - 10

Buying food - 10

First aid for bites and stings - 9.938643

Serious allergic reactions occur in approximately 2 per cent of stings from ants, bees and wasps.

My Health Record - 9.497983

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

Alcohol and drug use while breastfeeding - 9.300904

When you drink alcohol or take drugs, it passes into your breast milk.

Treatments and tests - 9.185622

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

Gonorrhoea - 8

Gonorrhoea (also known as ‘the clap’) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria.

Gout - 8

Gout is a type of arthritis caused by too much uric acid in the bloodstream.

Food labelling - 7.311286

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

Water filters for your home - 7

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.

Service finder - 7

Search for services using the National Health Services Directory in Healthy WA.

Unhelpful thinking styles - 6.868613

Information on the different types of unhelpful thinking styles that can affect your mental and emotional health.

Threadworms - 6.809978

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.

Understanding food labels for allergies - 6.533885

The current Food Standards Code requires that the most common allergens must be declared on the food label if they are present in a food, even if present in only small amounts.

Contact us - 6.260416

Contact details for WA Health Department, where to get help

What Aboriginal women need to know about alcohol - 6

Information for Aboriginal women about alcohol, how harmful alcohol use can affect your body, and where to get support and help to reduce your alcohol use

What Aboriginal men need to know about alcohol - 6

Information for Aboriginal men about alcohol, how harmful alcohol use can affect your body and where to get support and help to reduce your alcohol use.

Colour blindness - 6

Children who are colour blind can see as clearly as other people, but can’t tell the difference between some colours or see colours differently from other people. It’s good to know if a child is colour blind because he may have difficulty at school with activities that use colours, such as drawing and sorting blocks, and with computers.

Caring for your catheter - 6

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

Bipolar disorder - 6

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

Advance care planning FAQs - 6

The frequently asked questions are broken into topics to to help you learn more about advance care planning.

VaccinateWA frequently asked questions - 5.689676

Frequently asked questions about VaccinateWA.

Goals of Patient Care and Residential Goals of Care - 5.5

The Goals of Patient Care is a clinical care planning process used during an admission to hospital or other care facility. It helps to determine which treatments would be useful for you, if there was deterioration in your condition.

Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) - 5.5

Hyperthyroidism is a health condition where your thyroid becomes overactive and produces too many hormones. It is a serious health condition that is fatal if left undiagnosed or untreated.

The thyroid gland - 5.5

Information on the thyroid gland and its function in regulating your body’s metabolism.

Overview of the WA health system - 5.5

Western Australia’s health system is a mix of services provided by the Australian and State Governments and private healthcare providers.

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) - 5

Hypothyroidism is a lifelong condition where your thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormones.

Health care options - 4.5

Your symptoms won’t tell you where to go, but it’s good to know you have health care options. If you or someone in your care is injured or unwell and you’re not sure if it’s an emergency always speak to a qualified health professional as soon as possible.

Subacute care in hospitals - 4.5

While in hospital, you will receive therapy from health professionals specialising in rehabilitation and ongoing support in the community, if required.

Planning to travel - 4.5

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

Testing or cleaning a house for drug contamination - 4.5

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!

Giving informed consent in hospital - 4.5

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.

My baby is overdue – what now? - 4.5

The average length of a pregnancy is 40 weeks, counting from the first day of your last menstrual period. If your pregnancy continues beyond 42 weeks it is considered prolonged or overdue.

WA health system - 4.5

Articles about the WA health system, including general information for Western Australian public hospital patients.

Purple Book appointments - 4.5

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.

Central Referral Service – improving the patient referral system - 4.5

The Central Referral Service is a centralised service to ensure patient referrals are evaluated and matched efficiently to specialist expertise and by location.

Where can I get immunised? - 4.25

You can get immunisations from your doctor, local immunisation clinic, local government, Aboriginal community health services and Central Immunisation Clinic.

Warfarin and other medicines - 4.25

Other medicines can interact with warfarin and affect your dose. Make sure you speak to your doctor about other medicines you might be taking, including vitamins.

Genetic paediatric services - 4.25

Your child may be referred to us if you or your doctor is concerned about his or her growth, development or health.

Immunisation before travel - 4.25

See your doctor before travelling to ensure that you and your children are up-to-date with the recommended vaccination schedule.

Warfarin safety - 4.25

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.