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Whooping cough

Whooping cough is a contagious bacterial infection and is most serious in babies. Here’s how to spot the symptoms and protect infants.

Lung conditions

Learn all about lung conditions and diseases, such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, whooping cough and more.

Vaccinations and pregnancy

Your immune system can weaken during pregnancy, so you and your baby can be susceptible to infections and illnesses. Some vaccinations are recommended.

Immunisation or vaccination - what's the difference?

What's the difference between immunisation and vaccination? Find out how vaccines work and the difference between primary and booster doses.

Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis damages the airways in the lungs, causing them to permanently widen. Early diagnosis and treatment are vital to prevent further damage.

Respiratory system

Your respiratory system brings oxygen into your body and helps to remove carbon dioxide. Learn more about how it functions, how to keep it healthy, and related conditions.

Cough

Most coughs are caused by viruses which inflame the throat, windpipe or lungs. Here are some tips to relieve a chesty, dry or persistent cough.

Bronchitis

Bronchitis is inflammation of the airways in your lungs, which causes a cough. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of acute bronchitis.

Nose and throat

Your nose and throat are part of your respiratory system. Learn more about their functions and conditions that can affect your nose and throat.

Bacterial infections can affect the throat, the lungs, the skin, the bowel and many others parts of your body. They can be can be highly contagious. This page explains how to avoid spreading infections.

What is the difference between bacterial and viral infections?

Bacterial and viral infections must be treated differently. Misusing antibiotics to treat viral infections leads to the problem of antibiotic resistance.

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.

Obesity at conception linked to pregnancy complications

Women should lose weight before getting pregnant if they're obese or overweight, experts say, as excess weight at conception is linked to pregnancy complications.

Diphtheria

Diphtheria is a rare infectious bacterial disease that usually affects the nose and throat. Learn more about its vaccination, symptoms and how it spreads.

What's the difference between food allergy and intolerance — and other health concepts?

Wonder why psychiatrists and psychologists are different? Did you know that prebiotics and probiotics are not the same? Learn the differences between those things, and more.

Immunisation and vaccinations for your child

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting children against certain diseases. Discover more about childhood vaccinations.

Manage your health in your 60s

If you are in your 60s, you should be aware of common conditions, their signs and symptoms, and how to prevent them to stay healthy.

Manage your health in your 50s

Once you’re in your 50s, you need to be aware of the health conditions that increasingly affect people at this age. Learn how to reduce your risks and to manage your health at this stage of life.

Blood donation

Australia relies on the generosity of donors who volunteer their time and blood. Learn more about the blood donation process and how to donate.

Coughs and colds in children

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

Looking after a sick child

Mild illnesses are common in children, but knowing about symptoms will help you care for your child and know whether their condition is more serious.

Manage your health in your 70s and older

If you are 70 or older, you should be aware of common health conditions and their signs, and take steps to prevent them. Learn how to manage your health as you age.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, often caused by bacteria or viruses. It can be mild or very serious. Learn more about the illness.

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Search results for: "whooping cough"

Life stage

Whooping cough

Lung conditions

Vaccinations and pregnancy

Immunisation or vaccination - what's the difference?

Bronchiectasis

Respiratory system

Cough

Bronchitis

Nose and throat

Bacterial infections

What is the difference between bacterial and viral infections?

School exclusion periods

Obesity at conception linked to pregnancy complications

Diphtheria

What's the difference between food allergy and intolerance — and other health concepts?

Immunisation and vaccinations for your child

Manage your health in your 60s

Manage your health in your 50s

Blood donation

Coughs and colds in children

Looking after a sick child

Manage your health in your 70s and older

Pneumonia

Life stage

Whooping cough

Lung conditions

Vaccinations and pregnancy

Immunisation or vaccination - what's the difference?

Bronchiectasis

Respiratory system

Cough

Bronchitis

Nose and throat

Bacterial infections

What is the difference between bacterial and viral infections?

School exclusion periods

Obesity at conception linked to pregnancy complications

Diphtheria

What's the difference between food allergy and intolerance — and other health concepts?

Immunisation and vaccinations for your child

Manage your health in your 60s

Manage your health in your 50s

Blood donation

Coughs and colds in children

Looking after a sick child

Manage your health in your 70s and older

Pneumonia

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