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Head lice - 366.7356

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Head-lice

Head lice are tiny insect parasites that live on your head and feed on your scalp (the skin covering your head).

Treating head lice - 151.823

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Treating-head-lice

Head lice are tiny insect parasites that live on your head and feed on your scalp (the skin covering your head).

Medications and breastfeeding - 74.90038

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Medications-and-breastfeeding

While breastfeeding you may need to take medication for a few days to treat an acute illness, or on an ongoing basis to treat a chronic illness.

Pubic lice - 27.83135

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Pubic-lice

Pubic lice (Phthirus pubis) are small parasites found in the pubic hair. They are often called crabs due to their crab-like appearance under a microscope.

School health - 26.33714

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Healthy-living/School-health

Information on school health - health issues affecting school children

Head and neck cancer - 25.11945

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Head-and-neck-cancer

Information for people diagnosed with head and neck cancers.

Headache - 17.33393

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Headache

Most headaches are not serious. However, sometimes, when associated with other signs and symptoms, headaches may be an indication of a serious underlying condition.

Planning ahead for your night out - 14.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Planning-ahead-for-your-night-out

There are a number of ways you can look after yourself and your friends before, during and after a night out to make sure your day or night is a memorable one, and not for the wrong reasons.

Concussion - 13.2457

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Concussion

The majority of head injuries are minor and scans are not required. However, it is important that you have someone at home with you for the next 24 hours in case you feel unwell.

Bore water - 8

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Bore-water

Bore water is water that has been drawn from a body of underground water, either through a deep pipe or a shallow hole

Alzheimer’s disease - 6.96791

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Alzheimers-disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia.

Regulation of poisons - 6.75

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Regulation-of-poisons

A poisons licence is required by anyone who wants to wholesale or retail medicines and poisons in Schedules 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8 or wholesale Schedule 6 poisons

Register now for your child’s high school immunisations - 6.284504

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/News/2024/Register-now-for-your-childs-high-school-immunisations

If your child is starting year 7 or year 10, remember to provide consent so they can get their important immunisations as they head into the new school year.

First aid for spinal injury - 6.232769

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/First-aid-for-spinal-injury

Information on how to manage and treat a spinal injury.

Cancer Nurse Coordination Service - 6.125189

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Cancer-Nurse-Coordination-Service

The Cancer Nurse Coordination Service is a team of specialist nurses located in both metropolitan Perth and rural regions of Western Australia.

Child development 9–12 months - 5.806155

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Child-development-9-12-months

Your baby’s personality is becoming clear to you. They’re putting sounds together by babbling, trying to copy or say first words, and saying ‘No’ with a shake of their head. They may be clingy and wary of strangers, but they’re forming special relationships with you and other family members.

Mental illness resources – children and adolescents - 5.480832

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Mental-illness-resources-children-and-adolescents

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) provides details of information available to support children and young people with a mental health condition, and their families.

Guide to selecting a pest management business - 5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Guide-to-selecting-a-pest-management-business

Most people will undertake some form of simple pest control on their propery using pesticides. At some stage, a pest problem may be encountered which you are unable or unwilling to manage. Therefore you will need to engage a registered professional pest management business.

Asbestos removal - 5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Asbestos-removal

Take care when undertaking any work on houses built prior to 1990, as it is likely to have a variety of building materials that contain asbestos.

X-ray radiation safety - 4.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/X-ray-radiation-safety

In Western Australia the Radiation Safety Act 1975 and the Radiation Safety (General) Regulations 1983 apply to all irradiating apparatus (x-ray equipment) for both medical and industrial uses.

Understanding the labels on household chemicals - 4.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Understanding-the-labels-on-household-chemicals

Information on how to read and understand labels on common household products that contain chemicals.

Fibromyalgia - 4.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a common health condition that causes widespread body pain and sensitivity to touch.

Progressive muscle relaxation - 4.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Progressive-muscle-relaxation

An introduction to progressive muscle relaxation technique and a guide to one of the basic exercises.

Staying healthy in winter - 4.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Staying-healthy-in-winter

Tips to help protect you and your family from illnesses most associated with winter.

Anaemia - 4.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Anaemia

Anaemia describes a condition where there is a low red blood cell count or low haemoglobin level.

Asbestos – contamination of soil - 4.5

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Asbestos-contamination-of-soil

In most cases, soil contaminated by asbestos cement material is quite safe if properly managed.

Travel advice for grey nomads - 4.25

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Travel-advice-for-grey-nomads

There’s nothing worse than having a long awaited holiday interrupted by a visit to the doctor. Like most things, prevention is the best defence. We advise older Western Australians to plan ahead before they go on holiday. medica

Protect your little one from RSV this winter - 4.25

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/News/2024/Protect-your-little-one-from-RSV-this-winter

Western Australian parents can access immunisation to protect their babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) ahead of the winter season.

Travel health - 4.25

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Healthy-living/Travel-health

The articles in this section will help you plan ahead and stay healthy while travelling.

Drinking water in Western Australia - 4.25

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Drinking-water-in-Western-Australia

About 90 per cent of Western Australians receive drinking water from licensed and regulated public drinking water supply systems (known as scheme suppliers).

Diarrhoea and vomiting - 4.25

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Diarrhoea-and-vomiting

There are many causes of diarrhoea and vomiting, the most common being viral. Other symptoms such as headache, fever, generalised aches and pains and tiredness may also be present.

When things go wrong with alcohol - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/When-things-go-wrong-with-alcohol

Things can still go wrong even when you plan your night out.

Feral pigeon control - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Feral-pigeon-control

Information on feral pigeons and techniques that can be used around your home and property to destroy them.

Perth Aboriginal services – mental health services - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Perth-Aboriginal-services-mental-health-services

Mental health services for Aboriginal people in the Perth metropolitan area.

Perth Aboriginal services – youth services - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Perth-Aboriginal-services-youth-services

Youth services for Aboriginal people in the Perth metropolitan area.

Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Sexual-Assault-Resource-Centre-SARC

SARC provides a 24-hour emergency service in metropolitan Perth, Western Australia providing; medical care, forensic examination and counselling support to people who have been sexually assaulted within the previous 14 days.

Stay safe – Drug Aware - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Stay-safe-Drug-Aware

There is no safe level of illicit drug use.

Mental health emergency - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Mental-health-emergency

There is a range of mental health services available to provide support and immediate response to people in crisis or in need of urgent medical care.

Ebolavirus disease (EVD) - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Ebolavirus-disease-EVD

Ebolavirus disease, commonly called Ebola, is a serious and often fatal disease. People living in or travelling to affected areas of Africa may be at risk of infection.

Aboriginal health and medical services - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Aboriginal-health-and-medical-services

Health and medica service for Aboriginal peple in WA by region.

Bipolar disorder - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Bipolar-disorder

Bipolar disorder (sometimes referred to as manic depression) is a mental illness that affects normal function of the brain.

Bed bugs - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Bed-bugs

Bed bugs are small parasitic insects that feed on human blood by piercing the skin. They usually seek out blood meals at night.

Flood damaged on site wastewater systems - 2

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Flood-damaged-on-site-wastewater-systems

Floodwaters or heavy rain may damage your septic tank, which is also known as an onsite wastewater system.

Fire damaged on-site wastewater systems - 2

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Fire-damaged-on-site-wastewater-systems

Fire damaged wastewater systems

Hallucinations and hearing voices - 2

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Hallucinations-and-hearing-voices

Hallucinations refer to the experience of hearing, seeing or smelling things that are not there.

Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) - 2

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Hyperthyroidism-overactive-thyroid

Hyperthyroidism is a health condition where your thyroid becomes overactive and produces too many hormones. It is a serious health condition that is fatal if left undiagnosed or untreated.

Heart attack - 2

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Heart-attack

A heart attack happens when there is a sudden complete blockage of an artery that supplies blood to an area of your heart. As a result, some of your heart muscle begins to die. Without early medical treatment, this damage can be permanent.

Unhelpful thinking styles - 2

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Unhelpful-thinking-styles

Information on the different types of unhelpful thinking styles that can affect your mental and emotional health.

Wild shellfish collection - 2

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Wild-shellfish-collection

Information about shellfish and the dangers of consuming wild shellfish

Understanding suicide - 2

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Understanding-suicide

Suicide is a major cause of death in Australia. It is a result of a range of complex issues, which include personal, emotional, social and medical issues. Suicide is a tragic loss of life that causes great sadness and emotional upheaval among family, friends and peers as they struggle to understand why.