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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/boils-and-skin-infections
Contents: What is a boil? What is impetigo? How are boils and impetigo treated? How are boils and impetigo spread? How can you stop the spread of boils and impetigo?
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a common chest infection in young children, caused by a viral infection of the lungs. The infection causes inflammation and mucus to build up in the airways, making it more difficult to breathe.Bronchiolitis is most common in babies under six months, but sometimes occurs in babies up to 12 months old.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/care-for-patients-taking-bisphosphonates
31 Dec 2014... Your doctor may prescribe bisphosphonates to help control bone diseases like osteoporosis. They limit the progression of bone diseases and help prevent bone fractures, but they can affect our mouths too.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/cataracts-info-sheet
01 Feb 2018... This info sheet provides general information about cataracts, symptoms, risks and what can be done to treat them.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/cerebral-palsy-overview-and-diagnosis-video
01 Jun 2015... In this short video, parents of children with cerebral palsy talk about spotting the early signs of cerebral palsy and getting a diagnosis. Also, child health specialists explain that cerebral palsy is a condition that affects the brain. They talk about the different types of cerebral palsy, how it affects children and some of its causes.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/communication-cards
The Communication Cards depict a wide range of daily activities and situations and can be used to prompt discussion, assist with directions or clarify a client's needs. The Communication Cards cover themes such as: Food, Drink, Meals, Religion, Spirituality, Medical, Health Specialists, Personal Care, Sleep, TV, Recreation, Feelings, Pain and Mobility Aids
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/complaints-under-the-racial-discrimination-act
01 May 2020... The Racial Discrimination Act makes it against the law to treat you unfairly because of your race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin or immigrant status. This fact sheet explains when the law is used, what racial discrimination and racial hatred are, when the offensive behaviour is against the law and what you can do if you experience discrimination or racial hatred.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/complementary-therapies
01 Dec 2017... General information on the use of complementary therapies for arthritis including acupuncture and herbal medicines. It also includes a summary of current research evidence regarding these therapies and tips for their safe use.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/complementary-therapies-and-cancer
01 Nov 2022... You may hear about, or become interested in, complementary therapies. This factsheet has information on conventional, complementary, and alternative cancer therapies; what types of complementary therapies are available for cancer patients; and what to do before considering complementary therapy.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/consumer-medication-clozapine
Clozapine is a medicine used to treat some kinds of mental illness. Clozapine can be called Clozaril, Clopine or Closyn. Clozapine is prescribed by doctors to people who have a psychotic illness, and is therefore known as an antipsychotic medicine. There are different types of antipsychotic medicines. Clozapine is a newer antipsychotic medicine.
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