Symptom checker
Our Symptom checker provides clinical advice on what to do next based on your symptoms.
Bites and stings
Most insect bites and stings are relatively harmless - but some spiders, snakes and sea creatures can be very dangerous. Learn more about them here.
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Sea creature bites and stings
Not sure if a bite or sting from a sea creature is dangerous? Here’s information about first aid treatments for jellyfish stings, sea snake bites and more.
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Insect bites and stings
Most insect bites will clear up in a day or two, although some people can have severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). Learn more about insect bites and how to handle allergic reactions.
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Insect bites and stings - infographic
Explore this infographic to learn about the insects that can cause infections and allergic reactions, the symptoms and treatments you should be aware of and tips to prevent bites and stings.
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Snake bites
About 100 Australian snakes are venomous. Although only 12 are likely to inflict a wound that could kill you. Learn about first aid for snake bites.
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Spider bites
Bitten by a spider? Not sure what to do? This article explains the best first aid treatment depending on the type of spider involved.
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Insect stings - infographic
Explore this infographic to learn about the insects that can cause infections and allergic reactions, the symptoms and treatments you should be aware of and tips to prevent stings.
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Insect bites - infographic
Explore this infographic to learn about the insects that can cause infections and allergic reactions, the symptoms and treatments you should be aware of and tips to prevent bites.
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Jellyfish stings
Jellyfish stings are common, mostly painful and may even need emergency medical attention. Know what to do if you or someone else gets stung by a jellyfish.
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Bed bugs
Bed bugs are small insects that feed on your blood, often causing itchy bites. Learn about treatment and prevention.
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Barmah Forest virus
Barmah Forest virus is an illness transmitted by mosquitoes and found only in Australia. Infection is not fatal and people who contract the illness recover.
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