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If you are travelling overseas, check with your doctor well in advance to find out what immunisations you need...
Taking care to restrain children correctly while travelling in a car is the best way to prevent injuries...
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...