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Contrary to popular belief, there is no home test that can distinguish between edible and poisonous varieties of wild fungi or mushrooms...
Influenza immunisation is recommended for people in known high risk groups...
Call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 immediately if you suspect your child has been poisoned or given the wrong medicine or the wrong dose of medicine...
Motion sickness may occur in anyone, but some people are particularly sensitive...
Simple planning can reduce your risk of illness or injury when travelling...
Toddlers are most at risk of drowning because they are mobile and curious but don't understand the danger of water...
Babies and children can quickly lose body fluids in hot weather, which can lead to dehydration...
The most common travel-related illnesses are gastrointestinal diseases from poorly prepared foods or untreated water...
Travelling, eating and drinking go together but unfortunately, traveller's diarrhoea and other food-related illnesses can sometimes come along for the ride...
Immunisations in Victoria are provided by local councils, GPs and specially qualified nurses in medical clinics and community health services, some Maternal and Child Health nurses, travel clinics and...