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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...
Know the effects of extreme heat, who is at risk and how you can prepare yourself and others...
People aged 65 years and over are at increased risk of heat-related illnesses and need special care in hot weather...
Heat kills more Australians than any natural disaster. Find out how you can treat and prevent heat-related illness...
Drinking untreated water, such as creek water, bore water and sometimes even rainwater can lead to illnesses including gastroenteritis...
The early responses to hypothermia will be moving around, seeking shelter, hair standing on end (goosebumps) and shivering...
Heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency that can be avoided by following simple prevention measures...
Choose a route that is appropriate for your age and fitness level. Warm up and cool down with a slow, gentle pace to ease in and out of your exercise session...
Training too hard or fast is a common cause of sports-related injuries...