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Queensland Health

Queensland Health is an organisation committed to providing services aimed at achieving good health and well-being for all Queenslanders.

Through a network of 16 Hospital and Health Services and the Mater Hospitals, Queensland Health delivers a range of integrated services including hospital inpatient, outpatient and emergency services, community and mental health services, aged care services and public health and health promotion programs

Helplines for practical health advice and assistance:

  • Call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). Check the website for more details
  • Seniors Enquiry Line: phone 1300 135 500 (For interstate callers please call 07 3867 2500). For the cost of a local call, Seniors Enquiry Line gives Queensland seniors, their family, friends, grandparents and carers access to information on topics of interest to seniors.

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Last reviewed: February 2024

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Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis Category: Infections and Parasites Topic: Bacterial Infections Send by email View as PDF Send by post Leptospirosis is a disease that is caused by a number of different bacteria called Leptospira

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Barmah Forest Virus

Barmah Forest Virus Category: Infections and Parasites Topic: Viral Infections Send by email View as PDF Send by post Barmah Forest virus is the name given to a virus that is carried by mosquitoes

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Box jellyfish

Box jellyfish, commonly called stingers in northern Australia, are found from October to May in coastal waters off tropical Australia, from Bundaberg in Queensland to Geraldton in Western Australia.

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Irukandji jellyfish

The Irukandji jellyfish is a small jellyfish approximately two centimetres in diameter, making it difficult for swimmers to notice in the water.

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Mediterranean-style diet

This factsheet describes how to follow a Mediterranean-style diet for good health.

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The Ulnar Nerve | Queensland Health

Learn all about the ulnar nerve in this episode of My Amazing Body, including where it is, how it helps you move and feel your arms and hands, and what it has to do with your funny bone.

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Stinging tree (Dendrocnide) | Queensland Poisons Information Centre

Contact with theStinging tree (Dendrocnide excelsa) leaves or twigs causes the hollow silica-tipped hairs to penetrate the skin, causing a severe stinging or sharp tingling sensation which can last for days or even months.

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Mycobacterium chimaera in heater cooler units | Health and wellbeing | Queensland Government

Mycobacterium chimaera infection information.

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Face masks — coronavirus (COVID-19) | Health and wellbeing | Queensland Government

Face masks can help to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), especially in places where it is difficult to socially distance.

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Epidurals | Health and wellbeing | Queensland Government

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