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Buying make up and skin products online - 53.24881

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.

Anaesthetic for children – information for parents - 30.2205

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Anaesthetic-for-children-information-for-parents

Anaesthesia ensures your surgery can be performed without pain.This may be a general anaesthetic, where you will be unconscious, or local anaesthetic, where you remain awake.

COVID-19 resources for Aboriginal people - 28.43045

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.

Information for mums - 25.01377

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Information-for-mums

Becoming a mum can be overwhelming. As a Mum, caring for your baby also means taking care of yourself. Sometimes you need to make time to do things just for you

Water filters for your home - 24.69945

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Water-filters-for-your-home

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.

Health advice for international students - 23.21877

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Health-advice-for-international-students

Sexual health information for international students. Be safe. Stay well.

Caring for your catheter - 23.0435

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Caring-for-your-catheter

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

Food for kids - 22.90928

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Food-for-kids

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

Go for 2&5 fruit and vegetable campaign - 22.41034

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Go-for-2-and-5

The Go for 2&5 campaign ran in Western Australia from 2002 to 2012. The Go for 2&5 campaign aimed to increase awareness of the need to eat more fruit and vegetables and encourage increased consumption of fruit and vegetables.

My Health Record - 22.08253

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/My-Health-Record

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

Immunisation before travel - 21.77051

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Immunisation-before-travel

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

Centre for Clinical Interventions - 21.5859

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Centre-for-Clinical-Interventions

Information on the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI), a specialist statewide program that provides treatment for adults suffering from complex anxiety, mood and eating disorders.

Time-out for mums with a new baby - 21.4402

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Time-out-for-mums-with-a-new-baby

As a mum, you probably don't have a lot of time to spare. But caring for your baby also means caring for yourself.

Preparing for your stay in hospital - 20.766

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.

Heatwaves – be prepared for extreme heat - 20.35122

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Heatwave-be-prepared-for-extreme-heat

Heatwaves occur when the minimum and maximum temperatures are much hotter than usual for three or more days at a location.

Advice for new parents - 20.07728

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Advice-for-new-parents

The amount of information available to new parents can be overwhelming.

Caring for your hydrocolloid dressing - 19.86517

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Caring-for-your-hydrocolloid-dressing

When this dressing is applied to your burn a soft fluid/gel forms underneath. This fluid/gel keeps the burn moist and allows healing to occur.

Information for dads - 19.71663

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Information-for-dads

becoming a dad, fatherhood, father, hood, dad, baby, advice, tips, being a good dad, good dad, best dad, dad tips, dad advice,

First aid for eye injuries - 19.42007

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/First-aid-for-eye-injuries

Information on managing and treating eye injuries including burns, wounds, objects and smoke.

Oiling your dressing for removal - 19.22173

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Oiling-your-dressing-for-removal

Instructions for oiling your burns dressing for removal prior to your clinic appointment

Prostheses for amputees - 19.06919

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Prostheses-for-amputees

WALSA assists eligible people through the entire process of getting their prosthesis, including prosthetic assessment prostheses design, manufacture and repair or maintenance and supply of essential consumable items related to the prostheses.

Information for carers - heatwave - 19.00311

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Heatwave-be-prepared-for-extreme-heat/Information-for-carers

Extreme heat can cause serious health problems, especially for people who are at greater risk of heat-related health impacts.

Caring for minor facial burn - 18.50187

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Caring-for-minor-facial-burn

Burns to the face can cause swelling in the first few days. It is very important for you to keep your face clean and well moisturised.

Mental illness acute services for children and adolescents - 18.40437

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Mental-illness-acute-services-for-children-and-adolescents

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) provides hospital-based mental health services for children and young people.

Planning to travel - 18.35456

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Planning-to-travel

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

Planning ahead for your night out - 18.2643

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Planning-ahead-for-your-night-out

There are a number of ways you can look after yourself and your friends before, during and after a night out to make sure your day or night is a memorable one, and not for the wrong reasons.

First aid for spinal injury - 18.1843

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/First-aid-for-spinal-injury

Information on how to manage and treat a spinal injury.

Preparing yourself for body art - 18.06246

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.

Food labelling - 18.01346

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.

Time-out for dads with a new baby - 17.91679

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Time-out-for-dads-with-a-new-baby

Being a dad is a full-time job, and there’s not a lot of spare time.

Risks to your baby of home-made infant formula - 17.75

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Risks-to-your-baby-of-homemade-infant-formula

Homemade infant formulas can present risks to infants through inadequate nutrition and increased food safety risks.

Electronic prescriptions for medication - 17.66468

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Electronic-prescriptions-for-medication

Electronic prescribing refers to the process by which a prescription is electronically generated. This is an alternative to issuing computer generated paper or a hand written paper prescriptions.

Contact tracing for tuberculosis (TB) - 17.6049

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Contact-tracing-for-tuberculosis-TB

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

Toddler tucker – Healthy eating for 1 to 3 year olds - 17.48664

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Toddler-tucker-Healthy-eating-for-1-to-3-year-olds

Toddlers need a wide variety of healthy foods. You decide what your toddler eats. He decides whether to eat and how much.

Psychological support for people affected by cancer - 17.47672

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Psychological-support-for-people-affected-by-cancer

The WA psycho-oncology Service (also known as WAPOS) provides clinical psychology care to adult Western Australians who are affected by cancer – people diagnosed with cancer and care-giving immediate family members.

Emergency ambulance fees for seniors and pensioners - 17.46226

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Ambulance-fees-for-seniors

For the purposes of using ambulance services, if you are over 65 years of age and permanently reside in Western Australia, you are considered either a senior citizen or an aged pensioner, and may be entitled to certain free or discounted ambulance services.

First aid for fire ant stings - 17.33469

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/First-aid-for-fire-ant-stings

Fire ants usually sting all at once and can sting repeatedly. Stings are painful, with burning or itching that can last up to an hour.

Understanding food labels for allergies - 17.31246

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Understanding-food-labels-for-allergies

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.

Tips for healthy eating - 17.31005

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Tips-for-healthy-eating

Tips on how to make healthier food choices at home and when eating out.

Eye injury – foreign object in the eye - 17.25

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Eye-injury-foreign-object-in-the-eye

A small speck of wood, metal or sand lodged in the clear surface of the eye is called a corneal foreign body.

Prepare for a heatwave - 16.98899

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Heatwave-be-prepared-for-extreme-heat/Prepare-for-a-heatwave

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

Giving informed consent in hospital - 16.80322

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.

Tips for mums with a new baby – how to support your partner - 16.78287

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Tips-for-mums-with-a-new-baby-how-to-support-your-partner

Becoming a dad is one of the biggest changes in a man’s life, and your partner needs your support.