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Title	A note for parents about G6PD (a blood disorder)
Publication no.	HTS - 615
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information for parents of babies diagnosed with G6PD (an inherited blood disorder similar to anaemia).
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Arthritis - you can do something about it
Publication no.	BHC - 5990
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to relieving the pain of osteoarthritis, including information on exercise, diet and alternative remedies.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Polish (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Asthma at work
Publication no.	BHC - 5035
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	How to recognise and prevent occupational asthma.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Asthma facts [Chinese]
Publication no.	AHS - 6350
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about asthma attacks, including symptoms.
Languages	Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf)

Title	Avian influenza ('bird flu')
Publication no.	DOH - 6970
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about avian influenza (bird flu), including symptoms, treatment and travel advice.
Languages	Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Thai (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Chickenpox and shingles
Publication no.	DOH - 8370
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about chickenpox, a common viral infection that can reappear later in life as shingles.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Children with head injury - a guide for parents
Publication no.	OTH - 6410
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide for parents whose child has suffered a head injury. Includes information on symptoms that mean a child should see a hospital or GP.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Chronic bronchitis, emphysema and airway narrowing (COPD)
Publication no.	AHS - 6145
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to coping with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - a term for conditions like chronic bronchitis, and emphysema.
Languages	Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Spanish (pdf)

Title	Ciprofloxacin: an antibiotic for contacts of a person with meningococcal infection
Publication no.	DOH - 8405
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about ciprofloxacin, an antibiotic for close contacts of a person with a meningococcal infection
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Constipation (1 year and beyond)
Publication no.	AHS - 6980
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Parents' guide to constipation in children, including recognising symptoms, prevention and treatment.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Cystitis
Publication no.	SSH - 5460
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to the symptoms and treatment of cystitis, a common problem caused by inflammation of the urinary tract.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Delirium
Publication no.	AHS - 8230
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	This brochure is designed to provide families and friends with information about delirium and describes how you as visitors can contribute to the well being of the patient.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Russian (pdf)

Title	Eat and drink safely - A carer's guide to safe swallowing
Publication no.	AHS - 6155
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Practical information for carers on safe swallowing to accompany 'The Swallowing Video'. Explains what normal swallowing is, how to help a person eat safely, and how to recognise signs of problems with swallowing.
Languages	English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Spanish (pdf)

Title	Fever
Publication no.	DOH - 6045
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to recognising and managing fever in babies and young children.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Foodborne disease
Publication no.	DOH - 7120
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Causes of foodborne disease (food poisoning) and how good hygiene helps prevent infection.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Good news about bad backs
Publication no.	BHC - 5230
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about back pain including prevention and treatment.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Bosnian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Haemophilus Influenzae Type b Disease
Publication no.	DOH - 8375
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Fact sheet on Hib disease, a potentially serious infection which is most likely to affect young children or people with conditions such as sickle cell disease, HIV/AIDS, a non-functioning spleen, a bone marrow transplant, or who are being treated for cancer.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Headlice - the facts
Publication no.	DOH - 5570
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about head lice, including symptoms and treatment.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Bosnian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Filipino (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Russian (pdf), Samoan (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Somali (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Tongan (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Help for common digestive problems
Publication no.	BHC - 4940
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about digestive problems, including acid reflux, constipation, stomach ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome, stomach cancer and bowel cancer.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Helping children with concentration problems
Publication no.	BHC - 5065
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), including the signs a child may have this condition, and where to get help.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	How to keep your blood pressure healthy
Publication no.	BHC - 3765
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Why high blood pressure harms health. Preventing high blood pressure.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Jaundice in newborn babies
Publication no.	AHS - 7295
Last update	24/09/2009
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Measles
Publication no.	DOH - 8400
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Fact sheet about measles, including information about how the infection is spread,symptoms, treatment and immunisation.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Meningococcal Disease
Publication no.	DOH - 7150
Last update	24/09/2009
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Mumps
Publication no.	DOH - 8415
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Fact sheet on mumps, a contagious viral infection that occurs mainly in school-aged children. Immunisation with MMR vaccine prevents the disease. Includes information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Pertussis (whooping cough)
Publication no.	DOH - 7170
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about pertussis (whooping cough), a disease that can be very serious in small children, but is preventable by immunisation.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Pneumococcal Disease
Publication no.	DOH - 8420
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Fact sheet on pneumococcal bacteria which causes a range of diseases including meningitis, pneumonia and middle ear infection. Infections are more common in winter and spring. Small children, and the elderly are most at risk. Includes information on prevention and treatment.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Preventing stroke: is it time to change your lifestyle?
Publication no.	BHC - 3230
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	How diet and exercise can help prevent stroke.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Ross River fever
Publication no.	DOH - 7185
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to Ross River fever, a disease spread by mosquitoes which causes flu-like symptoms.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Rotavirus infection
Publication no.	DOH - 8425
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Globally, rotavirus is the most common cause of severe gastroenteritis in early childhood affecting almost all children under five years of age. A vaccine is now available for infants.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Rubella
Publication no.	DOH - 8430
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Facts about rubella, a viral infection which can cause serious damage to unborn babies. Includes information about immunisation.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Salmonellosis
Publication no.	DOH - 7190
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to the foodborne disease, salmonellosis, including symptoms and prevention with good hygiene.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Schistosomiasis
Publication no.	AHS - 8250
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to schistosomiasis (bilharzia), an infection caused by small worms living in water in parts of Africa, South East Asia, China, the Middle East and the Caribbean. Incudes information about diagnosis and treatment.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), English (pdf), French (pdf), Kirundi (pdf)

Title	Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Publication no.	DOH - 6245
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), a contagious form of pneumonia identified in southern China since November 2002.
Languages	Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Shigellosis
Publication no.	DOH - 7195
Last update	24/09/2009
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Sickle cell disease
Publication no.	AHS - 8260
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Fact sheet about sickle sell disease, a hereditary disease that affects blood cells causing problems such as anaemia and frequent infections. Includes information about diagnosis and management of the disease.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), English (pdf), French (pdf), Kirundi (pdf)

Title	Solutions for common bladder problems
Publication no.	BHC - 5000
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to incontinence in adults and children, and where to get help.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack: what you need to know
Publication no.	AHS - 7910
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack (or 'mini stroke'), including prevention, warning signs, and treatment.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Russian (pdf)

Title	Strongyloidiasis
Publication no.	AHS - 8255
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Fact sheet about strongyloidiasis, an infection caused by a tiny roundworm. Includes information about who is at risk, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), English (pdf), French (pdf), Kirundi (pdf)

Title	Successful treatment for impotence
Publication no.	BHC - 5115
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	The causes of impotence and how to find the best treatment.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	The Lidcombe Program - information for parents of young children who stutter
Publication no.	OTH - 7745
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to the Lidcombe Program, a program for parents to help children who stutter.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), English (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Korean (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	The facts about Parkinson's Disease
Publication no.	BHC - 6710
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	The facts about Parkinson's Disease, including its causes, the common symptoms, treatment, and how to get help.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	The hidden scars of brain injury
Publication no.	BHC - 5020
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	How brain injuries affect people's health, lives and relationships. How to reduce the risk of brain injury.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Tuberculosis
Publication no.	DOH - 7600
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about tuberculosis (TB), including causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Filipino (pdf), French (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Samoan (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Somali (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tetum (pdf), Thai (pdf), Tongan (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Urdu (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Typhoid
Publication no.	DOH - 8435
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Fact sheet about typhoid, a disease caused by infection with bacteria called Salmonella Typhi.. In Australia, most typhoid infections are acquired overseas and occur after eating contaminated food or water in countries where typhoid is common. Includes information on how the disease is spread, its prevention and treatment
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Understanding eating disorders
Publication no.	BHC - 3700
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Facts about the eating disorders, anorexia nervosa and bulimia, and what parents can do to help prevent them.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Varicose veins: who gets them and why?
Publication no.	BHC - 4945
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Explains the causes of varicose veins, what the risk factors are and what treatment is available.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	What is Arthritis
Publication no.	OTH - 8555
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Provides information on the most common forms of arthritis, their symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options to control arthritis, as well as learning to live with the condition.
Languages	Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf)

Title	What is Tourette Syndrome?
Publication no.	BHC - 4400
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Describes symptoms of Tourette Syndrome and services to help people with the condition.
Languages	Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf)

Title	What is Tourette Syndrome?
Publication no.	OTH - 8410
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Describes symptoms of Tourette Syndrome and services to help people with the condition.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	What is a bladder problem?
Publication no.	AHS - 5800
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Bladder problems and how to prevent them
Languages	English (pdf), Punjabi (pdf)

Title	What is influenza?
Publication no.	DOH - 7205
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to influenza (flu), including information on symptoms and how immunisation can prevent the disease.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	When is a headache caused by migraine?
Publication no.	BHC - 3080
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Guide to recognising and preventing migraine.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	When snoring is a problem
Publication no.	BHC - 3315
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Recognising the symptoms of sleep apnoea, and where to get help for this problem.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Why you should know about thalassaemia
Publication no.	BHC - 5015
Last update	24/09/2009
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Worms
Publication no.	HTS - 848
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about threadworms, including how to prevent and get rid of them
Languages	Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Yellow fever
Publication no.	DOH - 8440
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Fact sheet on yellow fever, a potentially fatal viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes in parts of South America and Africa. Includes information on immunisation, prevention and diagnosis.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)