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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/heat-related-illness-including-heat-stroke
01 Jul 2013... This factsheet provides information on heat-related illness as well as heat stroke. Heat-related illness can range from mild conditions such as dehydration or cramps to very serious conditions such as heat stroke. Heat can also worsen many existing medical conditions.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/sickle-cell-disease
Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder affecting haemoglobin production.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/haemoglobin-e
Haemoglobin E (HbE) is a common inherited condition caused by the production of an abnormal haemoglobin protein.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/how-disease-may-affect-your-mouth-orhis-9
Diseases of the mouth can negatively affect your whole body.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-is-incontinence-video
01 Jun 2021... Incontinence is the unwanted and involuntary leakage of urine or faeces. It affects people from all cultures and it is not normal. The good news is incontinence can be treated, and in many cases cured.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-is-methicillin-resistant-staphylococcus-aureus-mrsa
A guide to MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus), a bacteria which can cause infections that most antibiotics cannot kill. Includes information on prevention and treatment.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/mens-incontinence-video
01 Jun 2021... A video that explains men's incontinence and help that is available.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-is-tourette-syndrome
Describes symptoms of Tourette Syndrome and services to help people with the condition. Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder, which most often begins between the ages of 2 and 21, and lasts throughout life. TS is NOT degenerative and people with TS can expect to live a normal life span.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/measles-community-fact-sheet
Measles is a very infectious viral illness. People can get unwell with measles 7 to 18 days after contact with a person sick with measles.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/polio-immunisation-information
01 Dec 2012... This translated information resource provides information on Poliomyelitis (polio) and the Polio vaccine. It includes what it is, the vaccine, possible side effects of the vaccine and a short pre-immunisation checklist.
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