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- Down syndrome and health
There are a number of significant health and medical issues that are more common in people with Down syndrome.
- Down syndrome and learning
You should focus on what your child with Down syndrome can do, rather than what they can't do.
- Dr Margaret's Story (video)
Access to vaccines has changed lives and protects our children from crippling diseases such as polio.
- Dr Margie Danchin (video)
Can a child's immune system be overloaded by immunisations? The answer is no. Talk to a qualified medical expert like your doctor to find out more about immunisation.
- Drink spiking
Slipping alcohol or drugs into someone's drink as a prank is against the law.
- Drug overdose
Alcohol, medications, illegal drugs and some herbal remedies can all cause damage if an overdose is taken.
- Drug use in Victoria
Surveys provide information about drug use and the characteristics of people who use drugs in Victoria and Australia.
- DrugInfo service
DrugInfo provides information about alcohol and other drugs and the prevention of alcohol- and drug-related harm.
- Drugs
Information about drugs including fact sheets on drug use, overdose, types of drugs, gambling, health effects of addiction and getting help.
- Drugs, medication and birth defects
It can be dangerous for a pregnant woman to stop taking prescription drugs if she has a medical condition or becomes ill.