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Healthy holiday tips — infographic

No matter who you are or which country you’re visiting, it’s important to think about your health as you travel or prepare for a trip. You might find the healthy holiday tips in this infographic useful.

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healthdirect app

Make informed decisions about your health with healthdirect's free app. Check your symptoms, find a health service near you and get trusted health information.

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healthdirect Symptom Checker

Not feeling well? Use the healthdirect Symptom Checker to better understand your symptoms and get advice on when to seek medical attention.

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Emergency apps and online tools

Looking for tools and apps to help you deal with or prepare for an emergency? We've compiled a list of resources to help you when you need assistance.

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Travel health advice

Going overseas? Here are some tips on how to stay well during your holiday, including tips on food and water safety, insect risks and vaccinations.

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COVID-19

Health advice and information on COVID-19, including when to get tested or self-isolate, symptoms, how to avoid infection, getting vaccinated and long COVID.

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How healthdirect can help you

healthdirect provides easy access to trusted, quality health information and advice online and over the phone. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help you make informed choices anywhere, any time.

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Circumcision

Circumcision is a surgical operation that removes some skin or tissue from the genitals of a boy or girl. All forms of female circumcision are illegal in Australia.

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WorryTime app

WorryTime by ReachOut.com gives people a place to store their daily worries. It is a free app that is suitable for ages 12+ and is available from the Apple App Store.

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Smiling Mind

Smiling Mind is a free app designed to help reduce stress and improve your wellbeing.

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