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Head lice - 367.1533

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Head-lice

Head lice are tiny insect parasites that live on your head and feed on your scalp (the skin covering your head).

Treating head lice - 152.2509

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Treating-head-lice

Head lice are tiny insect parasites that live on your head and feed on your scalp (the skin covering your head).

Medications and breastfeeding - 74.91273

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Medications-and-breastfeeding

While breastfeeding you may need to take medication for a few days to treat an acute illness, or on an ongoing basis to treat a chronic illness.

Pubic lice - 27.6293

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Pubic-lice

Pubic lice (Phthirus pubis) are small parasites found in the pubic hair. They are often called crabs due to their crab-like appearance under a microscope.

School health - 26.39055

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Healthy-living/School-health

Information on school health - health issues affecting school children

Head and neck cancer - 25.46006

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Head-and-neck-cancer

Information for people diagnosed with head and neck cancers.

Headache - 17.3978

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Headache

Most headaches are not serious. However, sometimes, when associated with other signs and symptoms, headaches may be an indication of a serious underlying condition.

Planning ahead for your night out - 14.5

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.

Concussion - 13.43791

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Concussion

The majority of head injuries are minor and scans are not required. However, it is important that you have someone at home with you for the next 24 hours in case you feel unwell.

Mosquito borne diseases overseas - 12

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Mosquito-borne-diseases-overseas

In some overseas countries, mosquitoes can transmit serious and potentially fatal diseases such as dengue, malaria and Japanese encephalitis. It is important to visit your GP at least 6 weeks prior to traveling overseas to determine any health risks associated with your destination.

Medicines and poisons - 9.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Medicines-and-poisons

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

Bore water - 8

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Bore-water

Bore water is water that has been drawn from a body of underground water, either through a deep pipe or a shallow hole

Regulation of poisons - 6.75

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Regulation-of-poisons

A poisons licence is required by anyone who wants to wholesale or retail medicines and poisons in Schedules 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8 or wholesale Schedule 6 poisons

Register now for your child’s high school immunisations - 6.347348

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/News/2024/Register-now-for-your-childs-high-school-immunisations

If your child is starting year 7 or year 10, remember to provide consent so they can get their important immunisations as they head into the new school year.

First aid for spinal injury - 6.292799

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

Information on how to manage and treat a spinal injury.

Cancer Nurse Coordination Service - 6.181176

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Cancer-Nurse-Coordination-Service

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

Keeping rats and mice under control - 6

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Keeping-rats-and-mice-under-control

Information on how to prevent rats and mice in your home, and how to destroy them if you do come across them.

Child development 9–12 months - 5.854807

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Child-development-9-12-months

Your baby’s personality is becoming clear to you. They’re putting sounds together by babbling, trying to copy or say first words, and saying ‘No’ with a shake of their head. They may be clingy and wary of strangers, but they’re forming special relationships with you and other family members.

Mental illness resources – children and adolescents - 5.496406

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

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) provides details of information available to support children and young people with a mental health condition, and their families.

Asbestos removal - 5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Asbestos-removal

Take care when undertaking any work on houses built prior to 1990, as it is likely to have a variety of building materials that contain asbestos.

Fibromyalgia - 4.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a common health condition that causes widespread body pain and sensitivity to touch.

Asbestos – contamination of soil - 4.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Asbestos-contamination-of-soil

In most cases, soil contaminated by asbestos cement material is quite safe if properly managed.

Anaemia - 4.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Anaemia

Anaemia describes a condition where there is a low red blood cell count or low haemoglobin level.

X-ray radiation safety - 4.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/X-ray-radiation-safety

In Western Australia the Radiation Safety Act 1975 and the Radiation Safety (General) Regulations 1983 apply to all irradiating apparatus (x-ray equipment) for both medical and industrial uses.

Understanding the labels on household chemicals - 4.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Understanding-the-labels-on-household-chemicals

Information on how to read and understand labels on common household products that contain chemicals.

Staying healthy in winter - 4.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Staying-healthy-in-winter

Tips to help protect you and your family from illnesses most associated with winter.

Progressive muscle relaxation - 4.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Progressive-muscle-relaxation

An introduction to progressive muscle relaxation technique and a guide to one of the basic exercises.

Travel health - 4.25

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Healthy-living/Travel-health

The articles in this section will help you plan ahead and stay healthy while travelling.

Diarrhoea and vomiting - 4.25

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Diarrhoea-and-vomiting

There are many causes of diarrhoea and vomiting, the most common being viral. Other symptoms such as headache, fever, generalised aches and pains and tiredness may also be present.

Drinking water in Western Australia - 4.25

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Drinking-water-in-Western-Australia

About 90 per cent of Western Australians receive drinking water from licensed and regulated public drinking water supply systems (known as scheme suppliers).

Travel advice for grey nomads - 4.25

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Travel-advice-for-grey-nomads

There’s nothing worse than having a long awaited holiday interrupted by a visit to the doctor. Like most things, prevention is the best defence. We advise older Western Australians to plan ahead before they go on holiday. medica

Protect your little one from RSV this winter - 4.25

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/News/2024/Protect-your-little-one-from-RSV-this-winter

Western Australian parents can access immunisation to protect their babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) ahead of the winter season.

RSV program expanded - 4.25

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/News/2026/RSV-program-expanded

Western Australia’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunisation program has been expanded to protect more infants ahead of the winter respiratory illness season.

Parenting - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Healthy-living/Parenting

The articles in this section relate to parenting.

Mental health emergency - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Mental-health-emergency

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

Feral pigeon control - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Feral-pigeon-control

Information on feral pigeons and techniques that can be used around your home and property to destroy them.

Bipolar disorder - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Bipolar-disorder

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

When things go wrong with alcohol - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/When-things-go-wrong-with-alcohol

Things can still go wrong even when you plan your night out.

Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Sexual-Assault-Resource-Centre-SARC

SARC provides a 24-hour emergency service in metropolitan Perth, Western Australia providing; medical care, forensic examination and counselling support to people who have been sexually assaulted within the previous 14 days.

Stay safe – Drug Aware - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Stay-safe-Drug-Aware

There is no safe level of illicit drug use.

Aboriginal health and medical services - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Aboriginal-health-and-medical-services

Health and medica service for Aboriginal peple in WA by region.

Bed bugs - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Bed-bugs

Bed bugs are small parasitic insects that feed on human blood by piercing the skin. They usually seek out blood meals at night.

Perth Aboriginal services – youth services - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Perth-Aboriginal-services-youth-services

Youth services for Aboriginal people in the Perth metropolitan area.

Perth Aboriginal services – mental health services - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Perth-Aboriginal-services-mental-health-services

Mental health services for Aboriginal people in the Perth metropolitan area.

Mumps - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Mumps

Mumps is an acute viral illness caused by the mumps virus. However it is now uncommon in Australia due to immunisation programs.

Purple Book appointments - 2

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Purple-Book-Appointments

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.

Blood-borne viruses - 2

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Health-conditions/Blood-borne-viruses

A blood-borne virus (BBV) is a virus that is transmitted by blood or body fluids that contain blood.