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Donated blood is screened for blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis, syphilis and HIV.

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.

A person's blood group is determined by a pair of genes, one each inherited from their mother and father.

Bone marrow is the spongy tissue in the hollow centres of a person?s long bones and is the blood cell 'factory'.

Ectopic pregnancy is caused by a fertilised egg not being able to move through the fallopian tube.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is characterised by physical deterioration of the brain, dementia and walking difficulties

Thalassaemia is an inherited blood disorder that can cause anaemia or death if not treated.

Corneal transplant surgery would not be possible without generous donors and their families, who have donated corneal tissue so that others may see.

Rotavirus is a common cause of viral gastroenteritis for Australian babies and preschool children.

This pre-immunisation checklist will help you prepare so you know what to expect and what information you will need to give your GP or clinic staff before your immunisation.