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Glandular fever is most common among high school and university students, but young children can also become infected by saliva on toys, shared cups, or the hands of carers.

Erythema nodosum appears as red tender lumps, most commonly on the shins.

Any conditions that cause a rapid breakdown of blood cells can place great strain on the spleen and make it enlarge.

While disease-causing bugs can be transferred during a kiss, most won?t cause disease and the risk of serious disease is very small.

Risk factors for throat cancer include smoking or chewing tobacco, drinking alcohol and Human papillomavirus (HPV).

Fatigue is a feeling of constant tiredness or lack of energy. Causes include illness, health conditions, psychological and lifestyle factors. Find out more about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

If an unborn baby gets CMV from their mother, it can cause hearing loss and intellectual disability.

Some children acquire a heart problem after an illness in childhood, and this is called an acquired heart defect.

All about HIV and AIDS including HIV transmission, how HIV spreads, prevention, symptoms, treatment, testing, letting sexual partners know, reducing stigma and where to get help.

Every year, Year 12 students head to schoolies (leavers) to celebrate the end of school life. Includes alcohol and drug safety, tips, how to prepare, what to pack and what to do in an emergency.