Bites and Stings
The Keelback Snake of Australia
Australia's Keelback snake is strikingly similar to the highly venomous Rough-scaled snake. It is important to be wary of the Keelback snake, as they are commonly encountered near water sources in densely populated areas.
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How do You Treat Margarita Burn?
Margarita burn is a type of contact dermatitis. It can occur when a person experiences sun exposure after coming into contact with a causative plant, such as limes. In some cases, Margarita burn can cause blisters and second degree burns.
General Health-Related
Get Involved With Febfast
Febfast is an annual campaign designed to help Australians re-evaluate their consumption of and relationship with alcohol. It also raises funds and support for young people struggling with alcohol and drugs.
Disease
Sweetheart Day - annual campaign
Sweetheart Day is an annual campaign coordinated by HeartKids. Sweetheart Day falls on Valentine's Day and aims to raise awareness and funds for those affected by childhood-acquired and congenital heart disease (CHD).
Bites and Stings
Is the Spotted Ground Spider Poisonous?
The Spotted ground spider is widely distributed across Australia and commonly observed in households. Learn all the facts about the Spotted ground spider, and whether they are considered dangerous to humans.
Health Statistics
Shark Attacks Australia 2022
Home to some of the world's most dangerous shark species, Australia is one of the deadliest countries when it comes to human/shark incidents. In this article, we explore the number and outcome of shark/human incidents that occurred in Australia in 2022, to date.
Bites and Stings
6 Most Common Spiders in Queensland
South East Queensland is home to a variety of spider species ranging from the harmless to life-threatening. Continue reading for more information on how to identify and treat bites from some of Queensland's most common spiders.
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Drownings on the Sunshine Coast
The Australian summer of 2022 and 2023 has seen an unprecedented amount of drownings along the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Drownings are silent, rapid and easily overlooked. Keeping a watchful eye on loved ones in changing water conditions is paramount to reducing the likelihood of drowning.
Danger
Fact Sheet on Fruit Bats - Adelaide
A relatively new addition to the forest ecosystems of Adelaide, the Grey-headed flying-fox (also known as the fruit bat), is the largest bat species in Australia. They can transmit several deadly diseases, including the Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV).
Bites and Stings
6 Common Spiders in Melbourne
During the warmer months of spring and summer, Melbourne homes are often inundated with several spider species on the hunt for food and mates. These spiders can cause bites ranging from the negligible to the extremely painful.
Allergy and Asthma
Natural Remedies for Hay Fever
Hay fever occurs when the immune system overreacts to a harmless environmental allergen. Chronic hay fever symptoms can lead to a reduced quality of life. Luckily, there are several natural remedies for the treatment of hay fever.
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Damar Hamlin and the Importance of CPR
On 2 January 2023, NFL player Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest after tackling wide receiver Tee Higgins. Attending doctors believe that it was the swift application of CPR and defibrillation that saved Damar's life.