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Contraceptive pill - 34.79535

There are two types of contraceptive pill. The combined pill contains both the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone. The other is the progesterone-only pill, sometimes called the mini-pill

Contact us - 32.42418

Contact details for WA Health Department, where to get help

Sewage spills - 28.5

A sewage spill is when sewage from a waste treatment cycle overflows, leaks or spills into a body of water or onto land, or into a building.

WA women set to benefit from additional access to the pill - 26.40583

WA women set to benefit from additional access to the pill

Contact tracing - 23.97931

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.

Acanthamoeba and contact lens use - 23.78838

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.

Contact tracing for tuberculosis (TB) - 23.64489

This information only looks at contact tracing for tuberculosis (TB). It is about checking for exposure to TB bacteria.

Buying, using, storing and disposing of household chemicals - 21.90619

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

Asbestos – contact details - 20.67269

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.

Human papillomavirus vaccine changes to one dose - 19.25

From 6 February 2023, adolescents in Australia will only need one dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to be considered fully vaccinated.

Contact details for population/public health units - 18.14285

Contact details for regional and metropolitan population/public health units.

Contact tracing for sexually transmissible infections and blood-borne viruses - 17.44274

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.

WA Health freedom of information contacts - 16.75

List of FOI contacts at WA Health public hospitals.

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.

Clean-up guide for small mercury spills in the home - 14.25

Information on common sources of mercury in the home and recommended clean-up procedures for small mercury spills at home.

Emergency contraception - 14.03096

The ‘morning after’ pill or an intra-uterine device (IUD) can be used if a woman has unprotected sex or if contraception fails

Human papillomavirus (HPV) - 13

HPV is a common virus that affects both females and males. It is highly contagious and can cause a variety of cancers and genital warts.

COVID-19 cases and contacts - 12.25

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)

Damaged chemicals, poison and pesticides - 11.25

Take extreme care when handling any spills or containers of suspected poisons, chemicals, gases or pesticides, especially if containers are damaged.

Anita Clayton Centre - 11.24552

Location and contact details for the Anita Clayton Centre. ACROD parking is available onsite.

HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine - 10.75

The HPV vaccine is called GARDASIL®. This vaccine is available for females and males to protect against some of the most common types of human papillomavirus (HPV).

Public hospital patient feedback - 10.75

List of patient/consumer liaison contacts at WA Health public hospitals.

Buying food - 10

Diaphragms - 9.86255

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

Condoms - 9.86255

If used properly, male and female condoms are a very good form of contraceptive.

Intra-uterine device (IUD) - 9.86255

An intra-uterine device (IUD) is a small plastic object, containing either copper or a hormone.

Contraceptive implants - 9.834475

Implanon is a contraceptive implant that slowly releases the hormone progestogen into a woman’s body over a period of 3 years

Contraception - 9.806864

If you are going to have sex, but do not want to get pregnant, you must use a contraceptive.There are many different types of contraception and each type has its own advantages and disadvantages

Injectable hormonal contraceptive - 9.752993

Depo Provera is a synthetic hormone (progestogen) that is given by injection every 3 months

Hepatitis C - 8.031345

Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus. It’s passed on by blood-to-blood contact, when infected blood enters another person’s bloodstream. It is sometimes called ‘hep C’.

Outpatient Direct - 8

Outpatient Direct is a WA based telephone service that assists some WA public hospital patients to manage their outpatient appointments at certain specialties/clinics.

COVID-19 resources for Aboriginal people - 7.536963

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

Cervical Screening Registry - 7.348415

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.

Food labelling - 7.341326

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

Infections spread by sexual or blood contact overseas - 7.060749

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.

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.

New hub for immunisation information - 6.89771

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.

Tips for healthy swimming - 6.5

There are a number of helpful tips you can follow for healthy swimming in Western Australia's rivers and beaches.

Possible side effects of vaccination - 6.5

Vaccines, like any medication, can cause side effects

Vaccination safety - 6.5

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

Cancer Nurse Coordination Service - 6.5

The Cancer Nurse Coordination Service is a team of specialist nurses located in both metropolitan Perth and rural regions of Western Australia.

Genital warts - 6.5

Genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection (STI). They are small lumps on the genitals which you can see or feel.

Having a baby in the Pilbara - 6.410239

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

Having a baby in the Midwest - 6.359643

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

Having a baby in the Great Southern - 6.359643

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

Having a baby in the Goldfields - 6.359643

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

Having a baby in the Wheatbelt - 6.359643

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

Avian influenza (bird flu) - 6.341682

Avian influenza is primarily a disease of birds, Rarely, people may be infected after close contact with infected birds.

Algal bloom warning for Mullaloo Beach - 6.263722

Beach goers to Mullaloo Beach should avoid contact with any murky or discoloured water, as it may be an algal bloom.

Having a baby in the Kimberley - 6.201873

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.