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  1. Fainting

    Common causes of fainting include heat, pain, distress, the sight of blood, anxiety and hyperventilating.

  2. Abdominal pain in children

    Children may feel stomach pain for a range of reasons and may need treatment.

  3. Muscle cramp

    A muscle cramp is an uncontrollable and painful spasm of a muscle.

  4. Diarrhoea

    Acute diarrhoea in babies and young children can be life threatening.

  5. Coughing and wheezing in children

    Coughing and wheezing in babies can be distressing for you and your baby, but in most cases symptoms can be relieved at home.

  6. Chest pain

    If in doubt about the cause of your chest pain, call an ambulance.

  7. Bleeding

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

  8. Abdominal pain in adults

    The type of pain felt in the abdomen can vary greatly.

  9. Poisoning and child safety

    Call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 immediately if you suspect your child has been poisoned, given the wrong medicine or the wrong dose of medicine.

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