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- West Nile virus
All disease-carrying mosquitoes breed in water or require water to enable eggs to hatch
- What is family violence?
Family violence can be physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, economic, spiritual or legal abuse. All family violence is illegal and unacceptable.
- What is telehealth
Virtual care (otherwise known as telehealth) allows consumers and patients to access health care closer to home or in the home. Virtual care can involve both phone and video consultations.
- What to do after someone dies
When someone dies, it will help you to have a written plan of what you need to do including who you need to contact.
- What to expect when you quit smoking
Quitting smoking is the best thing you will ever do for your health. Withdrawal can be challenging, but it can help if you look at the symptoms as signs that your body is recovering.
- What's your excuse? Turn your excuse into action
Do you find yourself using excuses to get out of doing physical activity or eating healthily? Here are a few ideas to help you turn your excuses into action.
- When a caring role changes
There will be times during your care role when you will need to adjust your role as the circumstances of both you and the person you care for change.
- When do I need to see my doctor about persistent pain?
Living with persistent pain isn’t easy. Your doctor can help you balance your pain, your treatment and hurdles you encounter in life.
- White tailed spider
In most cases, the bite from a white tailed spider only causes a mild reaction, including itching and skin discolouration.
- Who provides immunisations in Victoria
Immunisations in Victoria are provided by local councils, GPs, nurses in medical clinics and community health services, maternal and child health nurses, travel clinics, pharmacists and hospitals.