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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/choking-first-aid-for-babies-under-12-months-in-pictures
01 Dec 2020... What to do when a baby is choking? This factsheet with a lot of pictures illustrates how to prevent choking and clear blockages for babies.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/choking-prevention-poster
Home safety and injury prevention poster on choking prevention
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/first-aid-treatment-for-anaphylaxis
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).
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/home-safety-poster
Home safety and injury prevention poster.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/poisonous-plants-or-harmful-plants
Some plants are dangerous for children. When touched or swallowed, they can be poisonous, cause allergic reactions, or cause physical injuries.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/resuscitation-how-to-give-basic-life-support-and-CPR-to-your-baby-at-home
22 Apr 2025... If your baby is not breathing this fact sheet will explain how to perform resuscitation on your baby.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/outdoor-safety-poster
Outdoor safety and injury prevention poster to create safe play areas for children.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/dog-bite-prevention-poster
Dog bite prevention poster with information on how to prevent injury for children.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/beat-the-heat-translated-resources
30 Nov 2023... This collection of resources can help during extreme heat or heatwaves (periods of unusually hot weather). In Australia, extreme heat events are responsible for more deaths than all other natural hazard events combined. Hot weather can affect everyone, however those at greater risk include older people, people with existing medical conditions, babies and young children, outdoor workers, socially isolated people, people who are homeless and pregnant women. Climate change is resulting in more hot days and more intense heatwaves. Now more than ever, it is important to know the risks of heat, who is at risk, how to prepare, and how to protect ourselves and others.​
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/poisonous-wild-mushrooms
06 Aug 2022... This resource explains the dangers of wild mushrooms in Australia, especially after autumn rain. It highlights where poisonous mushrooms grow, the risks to children and pets, symptoms of poisoning, and what to do in an emergency. It advises only eating mushrooms bought from supermarkets or greengrocers. If someone accidentally eats a wild mushroom, don’t wait for symptoms to start call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 and follow their advice. Anyone who becomes ill after eating a wild mushroom should seek urgent medical attention. In an emergency, always call triple zero (000).