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Some plants are dangerous for children. When touched or swallowed, they can be poisonous, cause allergic reactions, or cause physical injuries.

23 Oct 2023... This fact sheet explains what coeliac disease is, how to find out if you have coeliac disease, coeliac disease symptoms checklist and culturally specific gluten-free diet information.

03 Oct 2023... An allergy challenge is when we give your child food or medication to determine if they are allergic to it. This is done under close medical supervision in a safe hospital setting. Allergy challenges help us understand the following: If your child has been allergic to the food in the past, the challenge will tell us whether they have outgrown their allergy. If you are uncertain whether your child is allergic to a food or has never eaten it, the challenge will provide clarity.

23 Oct 2023... This fact sheet explains what coeliac disease is, how to find out if you have coeliac disease, coeliac disease symptoms checklist and culturally specific gluten-free diet information.

01 Feb 2018... Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction and potentially life-threatening. It should always be treated as a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment. Most cases of anaphylaxis occur after a person with a severe allergy is exposed to the allergen they are allergic to (usually a food, insect or medication).

01 Aug 2023... ​ This guide offers practical tips for managing children's eczema. It advises daily moisturising, using prescribed steroid creams on all affected areas, and avoiding products with allergens. Bathing should be gentle, avoiding soaps and fragrances. To prevent flare-ups, keep children cool, dress them in cotton, and maintain short fingernails. 

01 Dec 2021... A poster with information on how to protect yourself from thunderstorm asthma.

14 Mar 2024... A5 poster about food labelling. Food labels are required by law to carry essential information so that people know what is in the food they buy.  The role of the Food Safety Unit at the Victorian Department of Health is to ensure that food sold in Victoria is safe. The Department can investigate and test food for allergens that are not described on the food label.

01 Mar 2021... Epidemic thunderstorm asthma events are uncommon and don't occur every year. In southeast Australia, they can happen during the grass pollen season from October through December.  Thunderstorm asthma can affect those with asthma or hay fever, especially people who experience wheezing or coughing with their hay fever. That's why people with asthma or hay fever need to know about thunderstorm asthma and what they can do to help protect themselves during the grass pollen season. More information about epic thunderstorm asthma is available on the Better Health Channel . 

This form needs to be completed by the parents/carers to authorise the school to contact the doctor in case of an anaphylactic shock.

01 Jan 2019... Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) has developed a chef card to make eating out with food allergies a little easier. When telling the wait staff or chef at a cafe or restaurant about your allergies, hand over your chef card and ask for it to come back with your specially prepared meal.

01 Feb 2018... Step by step instructions for giving EpiPen adrenaline (epinephrine) autoinjectors.

23 Oct 2023... This fact sheet explains what coeliac disease is, how to find out if you have coeliac disease, coeliac disease symptoms checklist and culturally specific gluten free diet information.

23 Oct 2023... This fact sheet explains what coeliac disease is, how to find out if you have coeliac disease, coeliac disease symptoms checklist and culturally specific gluten-free diet information.

01 Feb 2018... Information for patients, consumers and carers. Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening, severe allergic reaction and should always be treated as a medical emergency. Anaphylaxis occurs after exposure to an allergen (usually to foods, insects or medicines) to which a person is allergic. Not all people with allergies are at risk of anaphylaxis.

14 Aug 2023... ​ This guide explains how to use wet dressings to manage eczema. It involves soaking cotton clothing in warm water (with bath oil if advised), applying prescribed steroid creams and moisturiser, then layering wet clothes under dry ones. Wet dressings help soothe skin, reduce itching, and prevent infections.

15 Aug 2023... This guide explains how to use wet dressings to manage eczema in young children. It involves soaking cotton clothes in warm water (with bath oil if advised), applying prescribed steroid cream and moisturiser, dressing the child in wet then dry layers, and removing the dressings once dry. This method helps soothe skin and reduce itching.

01 Aug 2023... ​ This guide explains how to prepare and use bleach baths to help manage eczema in young adults. It provides step-by-step instructions on measuring and adding bleach, optional bath oil or salt, and applying moisturisers and medications after bathing. Bleach baths reduce skin bacteria, helping to prevent eczema infections.

01 Jul 2023... This fact sheet provides an overview of coeliac disease, its possible symptoms, and how it is diagnosed. It is written in simpler language to inform members of the community who have limited English, such as those for whom English is their second language.

23 Oct 2023... This fact sheet explains what coeliac disease is, how to find out if you have coeliac disease, coeliac disease symptoms checklist and culturally specific gluten-free diet information.

15 Aug 2023... ​ This guide explains how to prepare and use bleach baths to help manage eczema in young children. It provides step-by-step instructions on measuring and adding bleach, optional bath oil or salt, and applying moisturisers and medications after bathing. Bleach baths reduce skin bacteria, helping to prevent eczema infections.

01 Jan 2019... Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) has developed common phrases to have on hand when travelling internationally with food allergies.  The cards are bilingual. 

23 Oct 2023... This fact sheet explains what coeliac disease is, how to find out if you have coeliac disease, coeliac disease symptoms checklist and culturally specific gluten-free diet information.

23 Oct 2023... This fact sheet explains what coeliac disease is, how to find out if you have coeliac disease, coeliac disease symptoms checklist and culturally specific gluten-free diet information.

23 Oct 2023... This fact sheet explains what coeliac disease is, how to find out if you have coeliac disease, coeliac disease symptoms checklist and culturally specific gluten-free diet information.

01 Sep 2020... Thunderstorm asthma is asthma triggered by a particular type of thunderstorm when there is high grass pollen in the air (typically between October and the end of December). It can result in wheezing, feeling short of breath, and feeling tight in the chest with coughing. This can be sudden, serious, and even life-threatening.