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September newsletter
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In the news
Working safely in the sun
People who work outdoors are more likely to develop skin cancer as a result of long-term exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun’s rays.
There is a range of methods that you and your employer can introduce to reduce exposure to the sun.
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What causes hay fever?
Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, is common in spring because it is often caused by an allergy to grass pollen.
However, hay fever can occur at any time of the year. Symptoms include a running nose, sneezing and itchy, watering eyes. | 
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Newly published fact sheets
Did you know ...?
- Regular exercise can improve some of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as tremor, rigidity, slowness and impaired movement. Consult with your doctor, physiotherapist or health care professional when devising an exercise program.
- In Australia, there are about 33 centres that offer assisted reproductive technology (ART) services, including in vitro fertilisation (IVF), and other procedures to infertile couples.
- The risk that a player infected with HIV or hepatitis B or C will spread these blood borne viruses (BBVs) to other players is extremely small.
- Leukodystrophy refers to a group of conditions that mainly affect the white (‘leuko’) matter of the brain and the spinal cord, including myelin. These are usually progressive conditions that cause loss of normal brain functions.
Test your knowledge!
Do you handle stress well? Try our health quiz to test your stress levels and read tips to help manage stress and improve your health.
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