A-Z of health information displaying “V”

Vaccines trick the body into building immunity against infectious diseases without causing the actual disease...

If you suffer from ongoing vaginal bleeding problems, see your doctor...

Some vaginal cancers have no symptoms in their early stages, and only cause symptoms once they have invaded other parts of the body...

Vaginal thrush is a common infection caused by an overgrowth of yeasts in the vagina...

Smaller varicose veins are usually treated by sclerotherapy ? the injection of irritant chemicals into the affected vein...

A well-planned vegetarian or vegan diet can meet nutritional needs during all stages of life...

Labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis are disorders that result in inflammation of the inner ear and the nerve connecting the inner ear to the brain...

Support for veterans who have experienced a major trauma is available from the Department of Veterans Affairs...

The Australian Government scheme ‘At Ease’ offers support, counselling and other resources to help war veterans and Australian Defence Force personnel living with depression, anxiety and other kinds...

Victims of crime in Victoria are entitled to free help and may also obtain victims of crime compensation and receive victim support services...

Victoria Legal Aid provides free advice to people with legal problems, focusing on criminal law, family law and some civil law matters...

The Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) manages the emergency response to storms, floods, tsunamis and earthquakes in Victoria...

Victorian Aboriginal community health organisation providing health services to local communities...

The 15 Centres Against Sexual Assault (CASAs) that are spread throughout Victoria support women, men and young people who have been sexually assaulted...

Victorian Clinical Genetic Services provide a range of genetic tests...

The Disability Services Commissioner is an independent agency that helps resolve complaints raised by, or on behalf of, people who receive disability services in Victoria...

The Victorian Disabled Persons Parking Scheme provides parking permits for people with a disability...

The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission helps people with complaints regarding discrimination, sexual harassment, victimisation and racial or religious vilification...

The Victorian Eyecare Service provides low-cost eye care to eligible people...

The Victorian Forensic Paediatric Medical Service (VFPMS) is a specialised paediatric (for children) medical service...

The Victorian healthcare system comprises a wide range of health professionals working alongside one another to provide medical and health services...

VMIAC provides mental health advocacy services...

The Ombudsman looks into complaints about Victorian government departments...

Funding for care of children with palliative care needs and their families...

The Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service caters for children and adolescents who require specialist interdisciplinary rehabilitation...

The Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS) helps eligible people living in rural or regional Victoria with the costs of travelling long distances for specialist medical services...

The Victorian Poisons Information Centre (VPIC) has information on what to do when someone has been poisoned, overdosed or made a mistake with their medication...

Supercare Pharmacies will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide after hours service...

Victorian Supercare Pharmacies are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide after hours pharmacy services...

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Smoking kills more Victorians every year than road accidents, alcohol and other drugs combined. To minimise the health effects of tobacco on individuals and the community, Victoria has laws...

The Better Health Channel has a huge library of videos with wide ranging topics...

Viral encephalitis is inflammation of the brain caused by a virus and can cause permanent brain damage...

Viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) is an extremely infectious and life threatening disease caused by a group of viruses, including the Ebola virus...

Guide dogs are intelligent animals that thrive on the challenge of helping their handlers...

Neurological vision impairment (ABI VI) is vision loss caused by damage to the areas of the brain that are responsible for sight...

Occupational therapy for people with vision impairment offers new strategies and alternative ways to do things...

When you meet a person who is blind or has low vision, ask them if they want help...

Many recreational activities can be reworked to suit a person who is blind or has low vision...

There are many ways to improve home safety for people whose vision is deteriorating...

With planning and preparation, most social events can be adapted to suit people with vision loss...

Guide dogs are specially bred and trained to enable people who are blind or vision impaired to achieve freedom and independence...

Many sports can be adapted to suit people who are blind or have low vision...

A person with vision loss needs to make adaptations in order to do some everyday activities...

There are many government services and for people living with or caring for someone with vision or hearing impairments...

Vision therapy is effective for everyone; however, its impact is greatest in children and young adults...

Refractive errors are common eye disorders causing blurry vision and are related to the focusing ability of your eyes...

Visiting someone in hospital is an important part of a patient’s recovery. Hospital visits from family and friends can help patients recover faster and reduce their anxiety and stress...

Taking vitamin supplements is no substitute for a healthy diet...

The eight B-group vitamins are essential for various functions within the body...

A balanced approach to sunlight exposure will help you get enough vitamin D while protecting against skin cancer...

With low levels of vitamin K, some babies can have severe bleeding into the brain, causing significant brain damage...

There is no evidence that any one vitamin can slow ageing, restore sex drive or cure infertility...

Vitamins and minerals are organic compounds that are required in very small amounts, for a variety of metabolic processes...

Victoria is the first state in Australia to pass voluntary assisted dying laws. The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act (2017) provides a safe legal framework for people who are suffering and dying to choose...

A person with von Willebrand disease may have frequent nosebleeds, heavy menstruation or excessive bleeding from the mouth...

In its early stages, vulvar cancer often has no symptoms because the cancer is so tiny...

Vulvar conditions include skin complaints, infections, chronic pain and cancerous conditions...