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  1. Eye injuries - chemical burns

    Always wear safety goggles or a face shield when handling liquid or powder chemicals.

  2. Uterine inversion

    Uterine inversion means the placenta fails to detach from the uterine wall, and pulls the uterus inside-out as it exits.

  3. Halitosis or bad breath

    Having halitosis or bad breath can have a major impact on a person.

  4. First aid kits

    Your first aid kit should be organised, properly stocked and available at all times.

  5. Skin cuts and abrasions

    The body begins repairing a wound immediately and the process may continue for days, weeks, months or even years.

  6. Eye injuries - foreign body in the eye

    Don't try to remove a foreign body from your eye - go to your doctor or hospital emergency department for help.

  7. Overdue babies

    Only about 5 per cent of pregnant women actually give birth on the exact date they are due.

  8. Bleeding

    Bleeding may be minor or it may be a life-threatening medical emergency.

  9. HIV, hepatitis and sport

    People with HIV or hepatitis B or C participate in a wide range of sports without restrictions, and the risk of transmission to another player is extremely small.

  10. Pressure sores

    Pressure sores can be difficult to treat and may lead to serious complications.

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