NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

Resources by topic << back to list of topics Infant Health Title A note for parents G6PD Publication no. HTS - 615 Publication date 30/06/1995 Review date 22/03/2005 Author MHCS Summary Your baby is suffering from an inherited blood disorder. There is no need to worry, this will not be a big problem for your infant. Avoid fava beans. Keep your child away from napthalene. Languages Arabic, English, Greek, Italian, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Asthma First Aid Plan [Chinese] Publication no. AHS - 6355 Publication date 01/07/2003 Review date Author SWSAHS Summary First aid for asthma attacks Languages Chinese, English Title Asthma First Aid Plan [Vietnamese] Publication no. AHS - 6365 Publication date 01/07/2003 Review date Author SWSAHS Summary A guide to recognising an asthma attack and using the Asthma First Aid Plan Languages English, Vietnamese Title Asthma and children: a guide to coping Publication no. BHC - 5390 Publication date 04/10/1999 Review date 24/09/2004 Author NSW Health Summary Advice for parents on recognising the symptoms of asthma in children, and how to cope if a child has asthma. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Before your baby's first health check [Page 48] Publication no. DOH - 6370 Publication date 01/07/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Questions to answer before you visit a nurse or doctor for your baby's first health check. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese Title Before your child 12 months health check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 8005 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary What to check before your child’s 12 months health check Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Before your child 18 months health check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 8010 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary What to check before your child’s 18 months health check Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Before your child 2 year health check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 8015 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary What to check before your child’s 2 year old Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Before your child 3 year health check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 8020 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary What to check before your child’s 3 year health check Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Before your child 4 year health check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 8025 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary What to check before your child’s 4 year health check Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Before your child 6 month health check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 8000 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary What to check before your child’s 6 month health check Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Before your child 6 to 8 weeks health check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 7995 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary What to check before your child’s 6 to 8 week health check Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Before your child's 18 month health check [Page 66] Publication no. DOH - 6385 Publication date 01/07/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Questions to answer before you see your nurse or doctor for your child's 18 month health check. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese Title Before your child's 2½ to 3½ years health check [Page 71] Publication no. DOH - 6390 Publication date 01/07/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Questions to answer before you see your nurse or doctor for your child's 2!/2 to 31/2 years health check. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese Title Before your child's 6 to 8 months health check [Page 59] Publication no. DOH - 6380 Publication date 01/07/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Questions to answer before you see your nurse or doctor for your baby's 6 to 8 month health check. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese Title Before your child's 6 to 8 weeks health check [Page 53] Publication no. DOH - 6375 Publication date 01/07/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Questions to answer before you see your nurse or doctor for your baby's 6 to 8 week health check. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese Title Before your child’s 1-4 week check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 7990 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary What to check before your child’s 1-4 week health check Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Blocked Ducts and Mastitis (FS No 5) Publication no. NGO - 6275 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 5 How to cope with blocked ducts and mastitis during breastfeeding. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Bottle Feeding … What you should know Publication no. AHS - 7385 Publication date 01/05/2004 Review date Author SWSAHS Summary A guide to bottlefeeding babies. Includes information on avoiding problems, how to sterilse bottles and equipment, how to mix the formula, and how to feed the baby. Languages English, Vietnamese Title Bronchiolitis Publication no. DOH - 6010 Publication date 18/08/2000 Review date 02/05/2003 Author Children's Hospital Westmead Summary How to recognise and treat bronchiolitis, a lung infection which can affect babies in the first year of life. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese Title Car and Home: Smoke Free Zone Campaign Publication no. DOH - 6110 Publication date 01/09/2002 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary How passive smoking harms children, and what parents can do to protect them. Languages Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, English, Khmer, Serbian, Vietnamese Title Caring for babies' teeth Publication no. BHC - 5840 Publication date 01/02/2001 Review date 07/08/2003 Author NSW Health Summary Why a baby's first teeth are important and how parents can help keep them healthy Languages Arabic, Assyrian, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Punjabi, Samoan, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Caring for your new baby at home Publication no. BHC - 7050 Publication date 01/06/2004 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Tips for coping with a new baby at home. Includes information on common problems in newborn babies, and when to call the doctor Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Children's infectious diseases Publication no. DOH - 5980 Publication date 01/02/2002 Review date 21/09/2005 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to infectious diseases in children, and how to prevent spreading them. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Cigarette smoke and children Publication no. AHS - 6925 Publication date 01/08/2003 Review date Author CSAHS Summary Poster on the risks of passive smoking and children. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese Title Constipation (1 year and beyond) Publication no. AHS - 6980 Publication date 01/04/2004 Review date Author Children's Hospital Westmead Summary Parents' guide to constipation in children, including recognising symptoms, prevention and treatment. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Does your child have a Personal Health Record? Publication no. BHC - 5565 Publication date 01/04/2000 Review date 08/08/2003 Author NSW Health Summary Information about the Personal Health Record - an easy way to record your child's medical history. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Early Childhood Health Centres - How can they help? Publication no. BHC - 6180 Publication date 01/02/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary A guide to Early Childhood Health Centres, including how they can help parents with babies and small children. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese Title Early Childhood Health Services (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 7980 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to early childhood services for babies and young children Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Engorgement and Coping with an Oversupply (FS No 4) Publication no. NGO - 6270 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 4 How to cope with engorged breasts and too much milk while breastfeeding. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Febrile convulsions Publication no. DOH - 6050 Publication date 31/08/2001 Review date 12/11/2003 Author The Children's Hospital at Westmead Summary How to recognise febrile convulsions (fits) in children, and what to do if they happen. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Tamil, Vietnamese Title Fever Publication no. DOH - 6045 Publication date 17/01/2002 Review date 20/09/2004 Author The Children's Hospital at Westmead Summary A guide to recognising and managing fever in babies and young children. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Tamil, Vietnamese Title First Feeds - Putting Your Baby to the Breast (FS No 3) Publication no. NGO - 6265 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 3 Detailed information on how to breastfeed a baby. Includes how to get the baby into the right position and help the baby attach to the nipple. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Free Meningococcal C Vaccine is now available to all children aged 1 to 5 years Publication no. AHS - 6935 Publication date 02/04/2003 Review date Author SESAHS Summary Sign saying 'Free Meningococcal C Vaccine is now available to all children aged one to five years.' Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Macedonian Title Free eye sight and hearing screening tests for 3-5 years old kids Publication no. AHS - 7240 Publication date 01/08/2004 Review date Author SWSAHS Summary Sign saying 'Free eye sight and hearing screening tests for 3-5 year old kids'. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Macedonian, Vietnamese Title Gastroenteritis in children Publication no. DOH - 6040 Publication date 29/03/2001 Review date 20/09/2004 Author The Children's Hospital at Westmead Summary How to recognise, treat and help prevent gastroenteritis in babies and small children. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Tamil, Vietnamese Title Good Oral Health for Children Publication no. AHS - 7495 Publication date 01/04/2004 Review date Author CSAHS Summary Parents' guide to dental care for children Languages English, Vietnamese Title Good ways to settle babies under six months: a parent's guide Publication no. BHC - 7290 Publication date 01/10/2004 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Parents' guide to settling babies. Includes information on coping with crying, and managing your baby's changing needs throughout the day for sleeping, feeding and play. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Tamil, Vietnamese Title How Breastfeeding Works (FS No 2) Publication no. NGO - 6260 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No. 2. Information on how breastfeeding works, including tips on breastfeeding and how to know if your baby is getting enough milk. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How safe is your kitchen? Publication no. BHC - 3335 Publication date 04/03/1996 Review date 07/09/2004 Author NSW Health Summary Guide to reducing the risk of food poisoning in home cooked and takeaway food. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How to Express Breastmilk (FS No 15) Publication no. NGO - 6300 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 15 How to express breastmilk while breastfeeding Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How to Store Breastmilk (FS No 16) Publication no. NGO - 6305 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 16 How to store breast milk Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How to sterilise bottles and utensils Publication no. HTS - 669 Publication date 30/06/1995 Review date 16/01/2004 Author NSW Health Summary Insturctions for sterilising babies' bottles and teats. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Immunisation Reminder Publication no. AHS - 6025 Publication date 30/01/2001 Review date 24/09/2003 Author SWSAHS Summary A reminder for parents to check with their GP to see if their child's immunisation is up to date. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Spanish, Vietnamese Title Immunisation information (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 8035 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary Immunisation protects children against many serious diseases Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Increasing Your Milk Supply (FS No 8) Publication no. NGO - 6285 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 8 Tips for increasing milk supply during breastfeeding, and how to know if the baby is getting enough milk. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Influenza - are you at risk? Publication no. NGO - 7755 Publication date 01/05/2006 Review date Author National Institute of Clinical Studies (NICS) Summary checklist to help consumers decide whether they need to be immunized against influenza Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Information for Parents (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 7975 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary Information for parents about child health Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Injections for newborn babies - why they're important Publication no. BHC - 6115 Publication date 01/06/2002 Review date 21/09/2005 Author NSW Health Summary A parent's guide to two injections given to newborn babies in hospital. These are an injection of vitamin K to help prevent a serious disorder called Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding, and an injection to immunise the baby against hepatitis B. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Is the baby too hot or too cold? Publication no. BHC - 5120 Publication date 08/02/1999 Review date 23/06/2003 Author NSW Health Summary How to keep babies at a comfortable temperature during hot weather, and when they have a fever. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Is your baby at risk of developing asthma? Publication no. BHC - 4290 Publication date 06/10/1997 Review date 19/03/2004 Author NSW Health Summary How parents can help reduce the risk of asthma in babies. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Jaundice in newborn babies Publication no. AHS - 7295 Publication date 01/11/2003 Review date Author Sydney Children's Hospital & Westmead Ch Summary Fact sheet on jaundice, a common problem in newborn babies. Explains which babies are more likely to have jaundice and how it's treated. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Meningococcal Disease Publication no. DOH - 7150 Publication date 01/07/2004 Review date 21/09/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Information about meningococcal disease, an uncommon but serious disease, which is more likely to affect small children, adolescents and young adults. Includes symptoms, prevention and treatment. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Punjabi, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Milk and Young Children (Arabic version) Publication no. AHS - 6880 Publication date 01/10/2003 Review date Author CSAHS Summary A guide to help parents encourage healthy eating in children over 12 months who want more milk than they need. Languages Arabic, English Title Milk and Young Children (Chinese Version) Publication no. AHS - 6885 Publication date 01/10/2003 Review date Author CSAHS Summary A guide to help parents encourage healthy eating in children over 12 months who want more milk than they need. Languages Chinese, English Title Milk and Young Children (Vietnamese Version) Publication no. AHS - 6890 Publication date 01/10/2003 Review date Author CSAHS Summary A guide to help parents encourage healthy eating in children over 12 months who want more milk than they need. Languages English, Vietnamese Title Monitoring your child’s growth and development (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 7985 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary Information on how to monitor your child’s growth and development Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Newborn screening: Test to protect your baby Publication no. DOH - 6345 Publication date 15/07/1998 Review date 26/06/2003 Author NSW Health Summary Information for parents about routine testing of newborn babies to detect a number of rare disorders. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Pertussis (whooping cough) Publication no. DOH - 7170 Publication date 01/11/2003 Review date 21/09/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Information about pertussis (whooping cough), a disease that can be very serious in small children, but is preventable by immunisation. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Preparation of formula feeds Publication no. HTS - 670 Publication date 30/06/1995 Review date 16/01/2004 Author NSW Health Summary Instructions for preparing formula feeds for babies. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Primary and secondary school (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 8030 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary What to check on your child’s health during their school years Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Problems with a new baby? There's always someone to help Publication no. BHC - 3355 Publication date 22/01/1996 Review date 16/09/2004 Author NSW Health Summary Guide to support services to help parents with babies cope with common problems including difficulty getting the baby to sleep, and problems feeding the baby. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Rabies and Bat Lyssavirus Infection Publication no. DOH - 7180 Publication date 01/04/2002 Review date 30/03/2005 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to rabies and bat lyssavirus infection, serious diseases transmitted by bites and scratches from infected animals. Includes information on prevention. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Settling baby to sleep Publication no. BHC - 5405 Publication date 25/10/1999 Review date 07/11/2001 Author NSW Health Summary Why babies may have difficulty going to sleep, and strategies parents can use to settle their babies. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Shigellosis Publication no. DOH - 7195 Publication date 01/10/2002 Review date 12/04/2006 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to shigellosis, an infection caused by the Shigella bacteria, resulting in symptoms like diarrhoea, fever, nausea and stomach cramps. Includes information on prevention and treatment. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Punjabi, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Smoking and Pregnancy Publication no. DOH - 7030 Publication date 01/05/2004 Review date Author NSW Health Summary A guide to the effects of tobacco smoke on unborn babies, including information on how to quit smoking. Languages Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Sore and Cracked Nipples (FS No 6) Publication no. NGO - 6280 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 6 How to cope with sore and cracked nipples during breastfeeding Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Starting Solids Publication no. AHS - 6895 Publication date 01/09/2002 Review date 10/03/2005 Author CSAHS Summary A guide to introducing solid foods to babies 0 to 12 months. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Tamil, Vietnamese Title Sudden Infant Death Syndrome(SIDS) - how to lower the risk Publication no. BHC - 3705 Publication date 25/08/1997 Review date 24/08/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Guidelines for lowering the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Teach your baby to drink from a cup Publication no. AHS - 7845 Publication date 01/10/2005 Review date Author Bankstown Community Nutrition Team Summary A guide to help parents to teach your baby to drink from a cup (6 to 18 months) Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese Title The Complementary Feed (FS No 9) Publication no. NGO - 6290 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 9 How to give complementary feeds during breastfeeding. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Tips on good ear care for adults and children Publication no. AHS - 8040 Publication date 01/05/2007 Review date 01/05/2010 Author Sydney South West Area Health Service Summary The Six Tips for Good Ear Care Languages English, Fijian, Samoan, Tongan Title Urinary tract infection in children Publication no. DOH - 6020 Publication date 13/02/2002 Review date 21/04/2005 Author Children's Hospital Westmead Summary Urinary tract infection (UTI) is common in children. A guide to help parents recognise symptoms of this infection in babies and children, and information about treatment. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese Title Viral Gastroenteritis Publication no. DOH - 7200 Publication date 01/10/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary A guide to viral gastroenteritis, a common infection affecting the stomach and intestines, causing vomiting and diarrhoea. Includes information on prevention, symptoms, and treatment. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Punjabi, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title What is influenza? Publication no. DOH - 7205 Publication date 01/03/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary A guide to influenza (flu), including information on symptoms and how immunisation can prevent the disease. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Why does my baby need a diagnostic assessment? (Hearing) Publication no. DOH - 6235 Publication date 01/04/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Information for parents whose baby needs a diagnostic assessment following two unclear results from hearing tests. Languages Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Punjabi, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese Title Why does my baby need a hearing check? Publication no. DOH - 6225 Publication date 01/04/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Information for parents on hearing checks for babies, and why they're important for detecting problems early. Languages Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Punjabi, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese Title Why does my baby need a repeat hearing screen? Publication no. DOH - 6230 Publication date 01/04/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Information for parents on why their baby needs a repeat hearing test. Languages Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Punjabi, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese Title Why you should know about thalassaemia Publication no. BHC - 5015 Publication date 07/09/1998 Review date 21/09/2004 Author NSW Health Summary Guide to understanding the inherited blood disorder thalassaemia - how it's inherited and what it's like to live with the disorder. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Working and Breastfeeding (FS No 14) Publication no. NGO - 6295 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 14 How to continue breastfeeding while you're working or studying. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Worms Publication no. HTS - 848 Publication date 30/06/1995 Review date 24/04/2001 Author NSW Health Summary Information about threadworms, including how to prevent and get rid of them Languages Croatian, English, Japanese, Macedonian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese