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  1. mosquitoes can carry diseases

    you can reduce the risk of mosquito bites if you get rid of potential mosquito breeding sites around your home.

  2. needlestick injury

    a needlestick injury means the skin is accidentally punctured by a used needle. diseases that could be transmitted by a needle or needlestick injury include human immunodeficiency virus (hiv), hepatitis b and hepatitis c.

  3. be a soapy hero!

    get kids involved with ‘soapy hero’ training to help keep classmates, family and friends healthy and stop the spread of dangerous infectious diseases.

  4. travel immunisation

    if you are travelling overseas, check with your doctor well in advance to find out what immunisations you need.

  5. handwashing - why it's important

    washing your hands with soap and warm water can help stop the spread of infectious diseases.

  6. viral haemorrhagic fever

    viral haemorrhagic fever (vhf) is an extremely infectious and life threatening disease caused by a group of viruses, including the ebola virus.

  7. osteomyelitis

    osteomyelitis means an infection of bone which can either be recent or longstanding.

  8. measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox) – immunisation

    immunisation is the best protection against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chickenpox).

  9. gastroenteritis - giardiasis

    most people infected with giardia parasites do not develop symptoms but can still spread the infection to others.

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