COVID-19 resources for Aboriginal people including fact sheets, posters, videos, radio messages and support phone lists.
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.
How to buy, use, store and dispose of household products that contain chemicals and poisons.
Know about the potential health risks associated with cosmetics manufactured outside of Australia and available for purchase online.
List of FOI contacts at WA Health public hospitals.
Contact details for WA Health Department, where to get help
Extensive use of asbestos in Western Australia up until 1987, especially in building products, has resulted in widespread presence of asbestos materials in the community.
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.
Information on how to read and understand labels on common household products that contain chemicals.
There are a range of support organisations available to help people manage their chronic health condition.
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.
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.
Today marks Australia's first-ever Whooping Cough Day. An initiative of the Immunisation Foundation of Australia, the theme ‘Stay Up to Date: Vaccinate!’ aims to raise awareness about the risks associated with whooping cough (also known as pertussis) while encouraging all Western Australians to make sure they are up-to-date with their whooping cough vaccinations.
This information only looks at contact tracing for tuberculosis (TB). It is about checking for exposure to TB bacteria.
Babies don’t always arrive as planned and you may need to get to the hospital in a hurry.
Contact tracing is the process by which any people (contacts) you may have passed a serious infection on to are identified, diagnosed and then treated. This process stops infections and diseases spreading further through the community.
If you have unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex or share needles or unsterile medical equipment you face a significant risk of getting sexually transmitted infections or blood-borne viruses.
Contact details for regional and metropolitan population/public health units.
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.
How to safely use household chemicals that are found in cleaning, cosmetic, pet care, car and garden products and medications.
List of patient/consumer liaison contacts at WA Health public hospitals.
Anxiety and depression are fairly common during the perinatal period (that is, both during pregnancy and after the birth of a baby).
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.
Taking care when you store and handle food makes it last longer and can also reduce the risk of food poisoning.
WARDA collects information on both a child who has a developmental anomaly and his or her mother and father.
The Cancer Nurse Coordination Service is a team of specialist nurses located in both metropolitan Perth and rural regions of Western Australia.
Information for Aboriginal people on what it means to be hooked (dependent) on drugs.
Water treatment chemicals are concentrated and toxic substances.
Care is needed to prepare and store infant formula powder safely, to help reduce any risk of illness.
Learn how to install the Scopia Software application on your device for your telehealth appointment at home.
Beach goers to Mullaloo Beach should avoid contact with any murky or discoloured water, as it may be an algal bloom.
Treatment for mental health issues is varied and can involve psychological therapy, community support programs and medication.
Information for Aboriginal people on the dangers of mixing drugs (polydrug use).
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.
Osteoporosis affects the strength and quality of the bones, causing weakness in the skeleton.
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.
Launched as part of the ‘Don’t Assume You’re Immune’ campaign, the new Immunisation WA website is your gateway to all you need to know about immunisation, vaccination and vaccines.
Breast milk may still be produced by your body after the loss of your baby or child.
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.
Impetigo is a contagious skin infection caused by Staphylococcus or Streptococcus bacteria.
Food labels provide you with enough information to make an informed choice when you buy food.
Mental illness support for, parents, grandparents and carers of children and adolescents.
From 6 February 2023, adolescents in Australia will only need one dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to be considered fully vaccinated.
The right start to healthy eating for pre-primary and primary school children.
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) provides hospital-based mental health services for children and young people.
The Women and Newborn Drug and Alcohol Service (WANDAS) cares for pregnant women experiencing drug and alcohol issues.
Information about pregnancy and maternity care at St John of God Midland Public Hospital
Residents in the Kimberley region are being urged to stay safe and protect their health following recent major flooding to the area
To help protect people most at risk from COVID-19, COVID-19 cases and close contacts should not visit high-risk settings, such as: hospitals residential disability, mental health and aged care facilities other healthcare settings (e.g. GP clinics, dental services, physiotherapy, Aboriginal Medical Services)
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis or disease of the joints.