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- Antibacterial cleaning products
The Western obsession with cleanliness may be partly responsible for the increase in allergic asthma and conditions such as rhinitis.
- Sewage overflows at home
Sewage contains harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and protozoa.
- Pets – safe handling of reptiles and tropical fish
People in contact with tropical fish and reptiles such as turtles, lizards and snakes may be at risk of infections and illness due to germs (such as bacteria, viruses and parasites) carried on the animals.
- Legionnaires' disease
Legionnaires' disease is a form of pneumonia.
- Emergencies - floods
You and your family should work out an emergency plan in case of flood.
- Foreskin care
Regular cleaning under the foreskin is essential to prevent infection.
- Eyes - contact lenses
Proper care of your contact lenses will help avoid irritation or damage to your eyes.
- Ear wax
In most cases, blockage of the ear canal with wax is a harmless event.
- Ear infections
It is estimated that around four out of five children will experience a middle ear infection at least once.
- 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.