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 | Food safety outdoors Food poisoning is a real risk in warmer weather. Extra care should be taken when taking food outside the home for packed lunches, picnics, camping, barbeques (BBQs) and other outdoor events. Children, the elderly, pregnant women and anyone with an illness are more vulnerable to food poisoning. Read more about food safety outdoors. |
 | Water safety for children Toddlers are most at risk near water because they are mobile, curious and don't understand the danger of water. Read more about water safety for children. |
 | Keep it cool in hot weather Prevention is the best way to avoid heat stroke. Heat stress occurs when the body becomes dehydrated and is unable to cool itself enough to maintain a healthy temperature. Read more about warning signs of heat stroke and how to prevent it. |
Did you know ...
- The eight B-group vitamins are essential for various functions within the body.
- During laser eye surgery, a computer-controlled laser is used to remove microscopic amounts of tissue from the front surface of the eye.
- Fungi can be poisonous. If eaten, poisonous fungi or mushrooms can cause hallucinations, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhoea.
- Dual diagnosis means someone has both a mental illness and a substance use problem.
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