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  1. Subdural haematomas

    Subdural haematomas are blood clots formed underneath one of the protective layers of the brain.

  2. Nosebleeds

    Bleeding from the nose is common in children and is usually not severe or serious.

  3. 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.

  4. Subarachnoid haemorrhage

    A subarachnoid haemorrhage is any bleed located underneath one of the protective layers of the brain known as the arachnoid layer.

  5. Bleeding

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

  6. Deep vein thrombosis

    Long international flights are suspected of contributing to deep vein thrombosis in susceptible people.

  7. HIV - infection control in hospitals

    How hospitals reduce the risk HIV, hepatitis B and C - includes blood donation and transfusions, infection control and prevention for hospital workers, patients and visitors and where to get help.

  8. Von Willebrand disease

    A person with von Willebrand disease may have frequent nosebleeds, heavy menstruation or excessive bleeding from the mouth.

  9. Haemophilia

    All children with severe haemophilia are given preventative treatment with infusions of blood products before they have a bleed.

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