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Alcohol, medications, illegal drugs and some herbal remedies can all cause damage if an overdose is taken.

For unexpected after-hours medical issues, there are telephone helplines, pharmacies, after-hours medical clinics or doctors who can visit you at home.

Bleeding may be minor or it may be a life-threatening medical emergency.

Immediate first aid for all burns is to hold the burn under cool running water for at least 20 minutes.

Shock is when there is not enough blood circulating in the body. It is a life-threatening medical emergency.

Drugs affect your body’s central nervous system. They affect how you think, feel and behave.

CPR is a life-saving skill that everyone should learn from an accredited organisation.

Most hot tap water scald injuries to children happen in the bathroom.

Always disconnect the power supply before trying to help a victim of electric shock.

Don't slap a choking person on the back while they are upright - gravity may cause the object to slip further down their windpipe.