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Immunisation is the best protection against hepatitis A infection and it is recommended for people in high-risk groups.

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

Oral sex is using your mouth, lips or tongue to stimulate your partner’s genitals or anus. Includes consent, risks, STIs, reducing risk, avoiding oral sex and where to get help.

Some forms of liver disease are inherited, while others are caused by lifestyle factors.

Urban flash flooding can happen quickly and without warning. Keep up-to-date with the latest warnings through the VicEmergency website or download the app.

Travelling, eating and drinking go together but unfortunately, traveller's diarrhoea and other food-related illnesses can sometimes come along for the ride.

When returning to your home after a flood, take precautions to reduce the possibility of injury, illness or disease.

You and your family should work out an emergency plan in case of flood.

If your baby is full-term and healthy, mild jaundice is nothing to worry about and will resolve by itself within a week or so.

Many bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics, but they are useless against viral infections.