A-Z of health information

Genetic Support Network of Victoria provides valuable information on genetic services, conditions and support groups.

A predisposition to certain cancers can be inherited via altered genes.

Genital herpes is common and may not cause symptoms. More on causes, transmission, symptoms, reinfections, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, pregnancy and where to get support.

Genital warts are a common sexually transmissible infection (STI). About causes, signs, symptoms, transmission, treatment, reinfection, prevention, HPV vaccines, cervical cancer screening and support.

A geriatrician is a doctor with specialist training in caring for the health of older people (geriatric medicine).

If you are feeling unwell, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious or suicidal, it is important to know that there is help out there. Mental health support services are available throughout Victoria, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are in crisis, looking for someone to talk to or seeking advice about mental illness, there is help available.

The sooner a person with a mental illness receives treatment, the better the outcome is likely to be.

GHB is a party drug that produces feelings of euphoria, confidence, relaxation and sociability. GHB is highly addictive and even a small increase in dose can cause serious effects or death.

Gilbert's syndrome and hepatitis both cause jaundice but are not related.

Cúm và COVID lưu hành quanh năm nhưng mùa đông đặc biệt tệ đối với việc lây lan bệnh tật. Quý vị có thể chích ngừa cúm và chích ngừa COVID cùng một lúc.