Side effects of medicines including vaccines
Side effects are any unwanted effects of a medicine. Learn more about different types of adverse reactions and what to do if you have them.
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Reporting a problem with a medicine
You should tell your doctor or health professional about any problems with your medicine. It’s also helpful to report the problem to the TGA.
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Travel vaccinations
Find out why vaccinations are important before you travel overseas. Learn about the vaccines you need to consider, their side effects and safety.
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Questions to ask before taking a medicine
It's important to learn about your medicines before you take them. Here are some questions you can ask your doctor or pharmacist about medicines.
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Endoscopy
An endoscopy is a procedure that gives your doctor a direct view of your body’s internal organs. Learn about the procedure and how to prepare for it.
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Female pattern hair loss
Female pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) is the most common type of hair loss and thinning in females. Learn about causes and treatments here.
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FoodSwitch App
The FoodSwitch app works by using your mobile phone camera to scan the barcode of a packaged food. It then uses science-based algorithms to calculate and then display simple nutrition profiles of the food.
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Male pattern baldness
Male pattern baldness (MPB) is a common genetic condition causing hair thinning at the crown and receding hairline, affecting half of men over 40.
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Egg allergy
Egg allergy usually starts in infancy, but most children grow out of it. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of egg allergy, and ways to avoid egg.
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Tapentadol
Tapentadol is a prescription-only opioid medicine used for pain relief. Find out about tapentadol, how it works and its possible side effects.
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