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Life stages
Babies' and toddlers' health
Knowing and understanding the health risks of young children is an important part of being a parent. Learn about health issues like breastfeeding, cro...
Kids' health
Discover more about health topics relevant to kids and their parents and carers, such as fever and high temperature, medicines, vomiting, mental heal...
Teenagers' health
Growing up to a young adult can be exciting, but can also be tough for a lot of teenagers. Find out what to expect during puberty, and learn about hea...
Young adults' health
Becoming a young adult means new responsibilities, including taking charge of your own health. Learn about things like contraception, sexually transmi...
Pregnancy
Discover more about health topics relevant to pregnant women and parents-to-be, such as pregnancy tests, morning sickness, pre-eclampsia and labour.
Women's health
Learn more about health topics that concern women and their families, such as menopause, breast cancer, endometriosis and pregnancy.
Men's health
Many men feel uncomfortable discussing health issues affecting them. Here’s advice on how to lower your cholesterol or spotting signs of depression, a...
Seniors' health
As we begin to age, it is important to understand the effects it has on our mind and body. Learn about health concerns that may affect you as you gro...
End of life health
Living with a terminal illness can be difficult for you and your loved ones. Learn more about coping with a terminal illness, talking about your feeli...
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Support in different life stages
Information relating to planning for key stages of life: early years, school years and adult life.
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Life stages - Autism Awareness Australia
No one can predict how the life path for a child with autism will unfold, but we can provide quality information and insights to make that journey smoother.
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Disability Services: Support in different life stages: Education options
When making choices about education, from pre-school to post-secondary, families should allow enough time to find out what is available in their area, and consider options that best meet their child’s educational requirements.
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Libido (sex drive, sexual desire) information video | myVMC
Libido or sex drive differs between people and life stages. They is no right amount of sexual desire, but stress can interfere with your sex life.
Read more on myVMC – Virtual Medical Centre website
Vegetarian feeding guide for babies and toddlers
At 4 to 6 months of age, your baby may be ready for solids. Here are suggestions on what vegetables and fruits to offer your child at different life stages.
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What are the current Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs)? Dietitians Association of Australia
What are the current Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs)? Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs) for Australia and New Zealand provide recommended intakes for energy (kilojoules), protein, carbohydrate, fibre, fats, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients based on age, sex and life stages
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Preschool preparation
Going to preschool is a major milestone in your child's life. Find out how you can help prepare prepare for this important stage of development.
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Specific Phobia
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Anxiety Scale | Jean Hailes - Anxiety: Learn, Think, Do
Sometimes it is hard to know if what you are feeling is worry, anxiety or an anxiety disorder. How do you know if you should do something about your anxieties, and most importantly what can you do if you are worried or anxious and it is starting to interf
Read more on Jean Hailes for Women's Health website
Adults - Autism Awareness Australia
Adults on the spectrum can face many significant challenges, many due to the general public's lack of understanding and acceptance of disabilities.
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Arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions across the life stages (AIHW)
Arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions affect an estimated 6.1 million Australians (approximately 28% of the total population) across all ages. Due to their diverse nature, there is considerable variation in the prevalence, treatment and management, and quality of life of people with these conditions across various life stages. This report describes these impacts in the following age groups: childhood (015), young adulthood (1634), middle years (3564), older Australians (6579) and Australians aged 80 or over.
Read more on AIHW – Australian Institute of Health and Welfare website
Early referral to a specialist doctor for people with kidney disease | Cochrane
Some degree of kidney failure affects about 15% to 25% of people and is a silent disease that creeps up on an individual with symptoms and signs developing only very late. When kidney failure becomes end-stage, life supporting therapy in the form of dialysis or transplantation is the only option available for the patient. This form of therapy is very expensive and highly intrusive into the patients' life. Measures to prevent progression to this terminal stage are of great importance to prevent this catastrophe.
Read more on Cochrane (Australasian Centre) website
Vaccines for preventing malaria in the blood phase | Cochrane
Malaria is a parasitic disease spread by mosquitoes. It affects millions of people worldwide and causes significant illness and mortality. Uncomplicated malaria presents with symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle pain, and vomiting, and children commonly present with rapid breathing, cough, and convulsions. Severe malaria causes unconsciousness and death. Vaccines are widely considered a necessary component for the complete success of malaria control. The parasite moves through several life-cycle stages in the human body, during which its molecular makeup changes, at least partially. Vaccines specific for each stage (ie targeting different antigens) are under development. This review looked at vaccinations targeted at the asexual (blood) phase of the parasite's life, when the parasites are in red blood cells. One vaccine for this phase, MSP/RESA (also known as Combination B), has been tested in field trials in Papua New Guinea. It reduced the density of parasites in the blood, but it did not prevent malaria attacks. Blood-stage vaccines are being actively pursued in further research.
Read more on Cochrane (Australasian Centre) website
Working with cultural diversity in early psychosis - Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health
Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health is the world’s leading research and knowledge translation organisation focusing on mental ill-health in young people.
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Cryptosporidiosis Laboratory Case Definition (LCD)
The Public Health Laboratory Network have developed a standard case definition for the diagnosis of diseases which are notifiable in Australia. This page contains the laboratory case definition for cryptosporidiosis.
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