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Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that requires urgent medical attention...
Allergies to insect stings and bites range from milder allergic reactions to life-threatening, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)...
Good seizure management is an important part of reducing the risks associated with epilepsy...
Head injuries can be serious and require urgent medical attention. A hard blow to the head from a fall, knock or assault can injure the brain, even when there are no visible signs of trauma to the...
Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and asthma attacks need urgent emergency first aid. In an emergency, always call triple zero (000)...
Heart attack is an emergency. If you have warning signs of heart attack, get help fast. Call triple zero (000) and ask for an ambulance...
A stroke interrupts blood flow to an area of the brain and is a medical emergency...
There is no specific treatment for mild head injury other than plenty of rest, and not overdoing things...
Don't slap a choking person on the back while they are upright - gravity may cause the object to slip further down their windpipe...
Diabetic coma is a medical emergency and needs prompt medical treatment...