About coronaviruses

Coronaviruses can cause several illnesses, from the common cold to serious respiratory infections and pneumonia. Learn more about coronaviruses.

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COVID-19

COVID-19 is a contagious disease caused by coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Read about how to avoid infection, when to get tested and treatment for COVID-19.

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Cold or flu? (infographic)

Can't tell if you've got the cold or the flu? This infographic helps you compare cold and flu symptoms, debunk the most common myths.

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Long COVID

Long COVID is the name given to the ongoing symptoms that you may get after having COVID-19. Learn more about long COVID symptoms and treatment.

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Face masks

Face masks can protect you from viruses, like COVID-19 and the flu, and bushfire smoke. Learn more about the different types of face masks.

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Medicines for cold and flu

Learn about over-the-counter medicines that might help relieve cold and flu symptoms and when antiviral medicine may be helpful.

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Coughs and colds in children

Most coughs and colds in children are caused by viruses. Find out how to treat your child and prevent them from developing and spreading a cold.

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COVID-19 vaccine FAQs

COVID-19 vaccination can help protect you against severe disease and hospitalisation. See how often you should be getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Kawasaki disease

Kawasaki disease is a rare illness causing fever and inflammation of blood vessels, mostly in children. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment.

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Arthroscopy of the knee

An arthroscopy allows your surgeon to diagnose and treat some common problems affecting your knee, without the need for a large cut on your skin. This may reduce the amount of pain you feel and speed up your recovery.

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Brain fog

Brain fog is a way to describe problems with thinking and memory such as forgetfulness and trouble concentrating. Read about symptoms and treatments.

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School exclusion periods

If your child has an infectious illness, you may need to keep them home to stop it spreading at daycare or school. Learn about school exclusion periods here.

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Rehabilitation after illness or injury

Rehabilitation after illness or injury aims to help you recover. Learn more about how the health professionals involved in your care can help you.

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Pulmonary hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension is a serious condition causing high blood pressure in pulmonary arteries of your lungs. It needs specialist care.

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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a range of conditions caused by exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. Learn more about FASD here.

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Chronic fatigue syndrome (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis)

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complicated condition characterised by ongoing, unexplained tiredness.

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Substance abuse

Substance abuse involves using too much alcohol or other drugs. Read about the signs of substance abuse as well as available treatments.

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Antipsychotic medicines

Antipsychotic medicines can help ease the symptoms of psychosis. Read about why you may need an antipsychotic medicine and possible side effects.

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Nervous breakdown

Nervous breakdown (mental breakdown) is when stress and anxiety become too much and affects your daily life. Seek help for treatment and prevention.

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Postnatal depression

Many women experience the 'baby blues' after pregnancy, but when low feelings persist beyond these early days, it may be postnatal depression.

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Caring for someone with cancer

If you care for someone with cancer, here is some useful information and resources on carer roles and emotional and financial support for you.

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Support for parents of children with cancer

If your child is diagnosed with cancer, you will have many challenges ahead. Read about coping with your child’s diagnosis and where to go for support.

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Mental illness

In any year, 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental illness. Here is information on causes and symptoms of mental illness, and where to get help.

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Food, drink and mental health

Eating a balanced diet and drinking plenty of water can support your mental health and well-being. Learn how to make healthy eating habits.

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Psychological trauma

Psychological or emotional trauma can happen when you go through a stressful event. Find out what can cause trauma and learn how to manage it.

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Support for children with cancer

If your child is diagnosed with cancer, they will have many challenges ahead. Find out how to tell your child and how to support them.

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Work-life balance

If you are employed, it is important to balance the pressures of your work and personal life. Read our tips for managing life and your workload.

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Psychosis

Psychosis may be caused or triggered by certain mental illnesses and/or drug use in vulnerable people. Find out more about causes and treatments of psychosis.

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