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White tailed spider
Better Health — The white tailed spider is commonly found in homes throughout Australia. The bite of a white tailed spider can be painful and may cause skin lesions. However recent research suggests the white tailed spider's bite is unlikely to cause necrotising ...More…
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First aid kits
Better Health — A first aid kit should be properly stocked and available at all times. Keep a range of first aid kits handy in the home, in the car and at work. First aid kids include bandages, dressing strips and pads, sterile eyewash, sterile swabs, scissors, ...More…
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European wasp
Better Health — The European wasp can sting repeatedly and the stings are very painful. A European wasp sting causes burning pain, a raised lump, redness and local inflammation. Repeated stings may trigger an allergy, including life-threatening anaphylaxis. A ...More…
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Bites and stings - first aid
Better Health — First aid for bites and stings should include bandaging the wound and keeping the person immobile until medical help arrives. Do not apply a tourniquet. Call your emergency service and apply CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) if the person ...More…
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Hypothermia - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Hypothermia occurs when the body's temperature falls below 35°C. Severe hypothermia can be fatal without prompt medical treatment. Symptoms of hypothermia include feeling cold, pale skin, shivering, loss of concentration, drowsiness, confusion, ...More…
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Electric shock
Better Health — Electric shock can cause injuries including burns and disturbances to heart rhythm (heart failure) that could be fatal. Always disconnect the power supply before trying to help a victim of electric shock. Be especially careful in wet areas, such ...More…
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Water safety for children
Better Health — Drowning is the leading cause of death for toddlers. Always supervise a child around any water including swimming pools, baths, dams, creeks, the beach and irrigation channels.Teach your child to swim but remember this is not a substitute for ...More…
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Dental care - tips if teeth are knocked out
Better Health — If permanent teeth are knocked out they can be saved if you can immediately place the tooth back in its socket. Call your dentist straight away. If you cannot replace the tooth, store it in milk or plastic cling wrap and call your dentist. ...More…
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Frostbite - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Frostbite occurs when skin tissue freezes after exposure to cold weather. Symptoms include cold, white and hard skin, pain, itching, loss of feeling, mottled skin, swelling and blistering and tissue loss. Blood-filled blisters signal severe ...More…
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Burns and scalds - children
Better Health — Burns and scalds are a high risk for children. Most hot water scalds happen to infants and toddlers in the bathroom. Bathroom and kitchen safety are important, and so is first aid knowledge. Most domestic hot water services are too hot and the ...More…
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Burns - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Burns require first aid and some burns are a medical emergency. First aid for all burns includes holding the burn under cool running water for at least 20 minutes. Major burns are a medical emergency and require urgent medical attention. In some ...More…