Bites and stings
Learn about bites and stings from different creatures — such as dogs, snakes, insects and jellyfish — as well as stinging plants.
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Insect bites and stings
Explore treatment and prevention methods for insect bites and stings. Learn about symptoms, first aid and severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).
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Insect bites - infographic
What you need to know about insect bites, including symptoms, treatment and signs of a severe allergic reaction.
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Bed bugs
Bed bugs are small insects that feed on blood, cause itchy bites and can be hard to get rid of. Learn more about bed bug treatment and prevention.
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Allergies
Information about allergy types, as well as allergy testing, anaphylaxis, antihistamines and common related conditions such as asthma and hay fever.
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Allergy testing
Allergy testing is used to find the allergens that cause allergy or asthma symptoms. Find out more here about different types of allergy tests.
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Cat and dog allergy
Allergies to pets are common, particularly cats and dogs. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. Learn more about how to live with a pet allergy.
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Allergies and hypersensitivities
An allergic reaction occurs when the immune system overreacts to a substance. Find out about common allergies, their symptoms and treatments.
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Grass allergy
Grass allergy causes someone to have an allergic reaction to grass pollen spread by the wind. Learn more about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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Mosquito-borne diseases
Some illnesses are transmitted by mosquitoes ('mozzies'), including malaria, Dengue fever and the Zika virus. Here's what you need to know
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