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Head lice - 368.3312

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 - 153.2655

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 - 75.06329

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 - 28.21112

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 - 26.63056

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

Information on school health - health issues affecting school children

Head and neck cancer - 25.44254

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

Information for people diagnosed with head and neck cancers.

Headache - 17.41507

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 - 13.36769

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 - 7.062362

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

First aid for spinal injury - 6.311086

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

Information on how to manage and treat a spinal injury.

Register now for your child’s high school immunisations - 6.289933

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.

Cancer Nurse Coordination Service - 6.200302

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.

Possible side effects of vaccination - 6

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Possible-side-effects-of-vaccination

Vaccines, like any medication, can cause side effects

Child development 9–12 months - 5.806437

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Parenting - 4

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

The articles in this section relate to parenting.

Recovering after the flood – clean-up for householders - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Recovering-after-the-flood-clean-up-information-for-householders

When cleaning up after a flood there are a number of safety precautions you should follow.

Planning to travel - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Planning-to-travel

A little bit of planning before you travel overseas can make a big difference to your health.

Rabies and lyssavirus - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Rabies-and-lyssavirus

Rabies virus and Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) belong to a group of viruses called lyssaviruses.

Preparing yourself for body art - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Preparing-yourself-for-body-art

The body artist wants you to be comfortable and safe. At the same time they need to take care of their own interests and health, so there are a few things they will ask you to do.

Q fever - 4

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Q-fever

Q fever is a disease caused by infection with Coxiella burnetii bacteria. Hundreds of cases of Q fever are notified to Australian health authorities each year, but these are mainly reported in New South Wales and Queensland.

Mental illness resources – children and adolescents - 3.508338

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.

Rainwater tank contamination - 2

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Rainwater-tank-contamination

Water in rainwater tanks on your property can be contaminated during or after a fire or flood, by ash, smoke, debris, bacteria, fire or firefighting activities.