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Impetigo (school sores) is a common skin infection caused by bacteria.

Cradle cap is not contagious and it is not caused by poor hygiene or bad parenting.

The Community Pharmacist Program allows people in Victoria to receive some treatments at a local pharmacy without needing to see a doctor to get a prescription first.

Eczema can vary in severity, and symptoms may flare up or subside from day to day.

Some areas of the body are more susceptible to boils, including the face, throat, armpits, groin and buttocks.

Streptococcal infection group A can cause sore throats (pharyngitis), scarlet fever or impetigo (school sores).

Victorians can now be treated for more conditions. Over 800 chemists are participating in the Chemist Care Now program. Visit your local participating chemist to get the care you need.

There are a number of significant health and medical issues that are more common in people with Down syndrome.

Stopping episodes of recurrent ARF can prevent rheumatic heart disease (RHD).

Hospital patients are more likely to be infected by golden staph because of surgical or other wounds.