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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.

Keeping chickens as pets can be a rewarding experience, especially for children. However, chickens and other poultry can carry germs such as Salmonella, even when they appear healthy and clean.

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

Children should always be closely supervised near animals and taught how to behave safely around pets.

People who have birds as pets, poultry workers and anyone working in aviaries or pet shops, are most at risk of catching psittacosis.

There are many ways in which you can transform your home into an asthma-friendly environment.

Allergy occurs when the body overreacts to a 'trigger' that is harmless to most people.

If you are planning to buy a dog, make sure you choose a breed that's appropriate to your lifestyle.

Mushrooms are a type of fungus. Australia has many varieties of wild-growing fungi, many of which are edible. However, a few types are poisonous or even deadly.

If you use pesticides to control pests around the house, make sure you use as little as possible.