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Head lice - 367.2725

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 - 152.2795

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 - 70.82951

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 - 27.68391

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 - 26.09394

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

Information on school health - health issues affecting school children

Head and neck cancer - 25.49248

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

Information for people diagnosed with head and neck cancers.

Guide to selecting a pest management business - 17.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Guide-to-selecting-a-pest-management-business

Most people will undertake some form of simple pest control on their propery using pesticides. At some stage, a pest problem may be encountered which you are unable or unwilling to manage. Therefore you will need to engage a registered professional pest management business.

Headache - 17.3391

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.

Concussion - 13.34395

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.

Planning ahead for your night out - 12.5

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.

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 - 6.383437

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 - 6.237765

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 - 6.129993

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.

Influenza (flu) - 6

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Flu-influenza

Influenza (flu) is a common, highly contagious virus that affects your respiratory system. It is not the same as the common cold.

Food for kids - 6

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.

Child development 9–12 months - 5.880596

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 - 5.482625

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ebolavirus disease (EVD) - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Ebolavirus-disease-EVD

Ebolavirus disease, commonly called Ebola, is a serious and often fatal disease. People living in or travelling to affected areas of Africa may be at risk of infection.

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.

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.

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.

Parenting - 4

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

The articles in this section relate to parenting.

E-cigarettes and vaping - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Vaping

E-cigarettes (electronic cigarettes), also known as vapes, are battery-operated devices designed to deliver vapourised liquids into the lungs when breathed in.

Understanding septic tank systems - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Understanding-Septic-Tank-Systems

Most unsewered developments in Western Australia use septic tank systems to treat and dispose of sewage, also referred to as wastewater. Septic tank systems generally consist of one or two watertight cylindrical tanks called septic tanks and one or two sets of drainage receptacles which have holes in their sides and no base e.g. leach drains or soakwells.

Health impacts of heatwaves - 4

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

During extremely hot weather you are more at risk of experiencing heat-related illnesses such as dehydration, heat stress and heat stroke.

Food poisoning - 4

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

Food poisoning is any illness caused by eating food or drink that is contaminated with certain types of bacteria, parasites, viruses or toxins.

Understanding suicide - 2

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Understanding-suicide

Suicide is a major cause of death in Australia. It is a result of a range of complex issues, which include personal, emotional, social and medical issues. Suicide is a tragic loss of life that causes great sadness and emotional upheaval among family, friends and peers as they struggle to understand why.

Hyperbaric treatment - 2

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Hyperbaric-treatment

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a medical procedure used to increase the amount of oxygen reaching body tissue.

Febrile convulsions - 2

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Febrile-convulsions

A febrile convulsion is a fit or seizure that happens in children who have a sudden rise in temperature with an infection. Febrile convulsions are common in childhood.

Hand, foot and mouth disease - 2

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Hand-foot-and-mouth-disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a mild viral infection caused by different human viruses, for example, Coxsackie A, enterovirus and echovirus.

Halo rings, halo cervical traction and vests - 2

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Halo-rings-halo-cervical-traction-and-vests

Halo rings, halo cervical traction and vests are external fixator treatments (rigid immobilasation) used for cetain types of neck injuries/spinal disorders.