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TitleAlpha thalassaemia
Publication no.OTH - 9075
Last update21/08/2012
SummaryGuide to understanding the inherited blood disorder alpha thalassaemia - how it's inherited and what it's like to live with the disorder.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Chinese Simplified (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Sinhalese (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf), Sudanese (pdf)
TitleAsthma facts [Chinese]
Publication no.AHS - 6350
Last update20/06/2012
SummaryInformation about asthma attacks, including symptoms.
LanguagesChinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf)
TitleAvian influenza ('bird flu')
Publication no.DOH - 6970
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryInformation about avian influenza (bird flu), including symptoms, treatment and travel advice.
LanguagesChinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Thai (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleBCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin) vaccination - Information for Patients
Publication no.DOH - 7610
Last update28/09/2010
SummaryInformation about the BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin) vaccination to help prevent tuberculosis, including who should have the vaccination and who should not, its advantages and disadvantages, and side effects.
LanguagesCroatian (pdf), English (pdf), French (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Samoan (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Somali (pdf), Thai (pdf), Tongan (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Urdu (pdf)
TitleBacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) pre vaccination checklist and consent
Publication no.DOH - 7615
Last update28/09/2010
SummaryCheck list to assess a person's suitability for a BCG vaccination against tuberculosis.
LanguagesCroatian (pdf), English (pdf), French (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Samoan (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Somali (pdf), Thai (pdf), Tongan (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Urdu (pdf)
TitleBeta thalassaemia
Publication no.OTH - 9085
Last update22/08/2012
SummaryGuide to understanding the inherited blood disorder Beta thalassaemia - how it's inherited and what it's like to live with the disorder.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Chinese Simplified (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Sinhalese (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf), Sudanese (pdf)
TitleChickenpox and shingles
Publication no.DOH - 8370
Last update18/09/2012
SummaryInformation about chickenpox, a common viral infection that can reappear later in life as shingles.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleChildren with head injury - a guide for parents
Publication no.OTH - 6410
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryA guide for parents whose child has suffered a head injury. Includes information on symptoms that mean a child should see a hospital or GP.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleChronic bronchitis, emphysema and airway narrowing (COPD)
Publication no.AHS - 6145
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryA guide to coping with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - a term for conditions like chronic bronchitis, and emphysema.
LanguagesChinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Spanish (pdf)
TitleCiprofloxacin: an antibiotic for contacts of a person with meningococcal infection
Publication no.DOH - 8405
Last update20/08/2012
SummaryInformation about ciprofloxacin, an antibiotic for close contacts of a person with a meningococcal infection
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleConstipation (1 year and beyond)
Publication no.AHS - 6980
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryParents' guide to constipation in children, including recognising symptoms, prevention and treatment.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleCystitis
Publication no.SSH - 5460
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryA guide to the symptoms and treatment of cystitis, a common problem caused by inflammation of the urinary tract.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleEat and drink safely - A carer's guide to safe swallowing
Publication no.AHS - 6155
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryPractical 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.
LanguagesEnglish (pdf), Greek (pdf), Spanish (pdf)
TitleFever
Publication no.DOH - 6045
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryA guide to recognising and managing fever in babies and young children.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleFoodborne disease
Publication no.DOH - 7120
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryCauses of foodborne disease (food poisoning) and how good hygiene helps prevent infection.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleGood news about bad backs
Publication no.BHC - 5230
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryInformation about back pain including prevention and treatment.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleHaemoglobin E (HbE)
Publication no.OTH - 9095
Last update22/08/2012
SummaryGuide to understanding the Haemoglobin E (HbE)
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Chinese Simplified (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Sinhalese (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf), Sudanese (pdf)
TitleHaemophilus Influenzae Type b Disease
Publication no.DOH - 8375
Last update18/09/2012
SummaryFact 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.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleHeadlice - the facts
Publication no.DOH - 5570
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryInformation about head lice, including symptoms and treatment.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleHelp for common digestive problems
Publication no.BHC - 4940
Last update29/02/2012
SummaryInformation about digestive problems, including acid reflux, constipation, stomach ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome, stomach cancer and bowel cancer.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleHelping children with concentration problems
Publication no.BHC - 5065
Last update15/08/2012
SummaryA guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), including the signs a child may have this condition, and where to get help.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleHow to keep your blood pressure healthy
Publication no.BHC - 3765
Last update22/02/2012
SummaryWhy high blood pressure harms health. Preventing high blood pressure.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Chinese Simplified (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)
TitleInstructions for collecting sputum for tuberculosis (TB)
Publication no.DOH - 7620
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryInstructions to patients for providing sputum (phlegm) specimens to check for tuberculosis (TB)
LanguagesCroatian (pdf), English (pdf), French (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Samoan (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Somali (pdf), Thai (pdf), Tongan (pdf), Urdu (pdf)
TitleJaundice in newborn babies
Publication no.AHS - 7295
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryFact sheet on jaundice, a common problem in newborn babies. Explains which babies are more likely to have jaundice and how it's treated.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleMeasles
Publication no.DOH - 8400
Last update19/09/2012
SummaryFact sheet about measles, including information about how the infection is spread,symptoms, treatment and immunisation.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleMeningococcal Disease
Publication no.DOH - 7150
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryInformation 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.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleMultiple Sclerosis (MS)
Publication no.OTH - 8890
Last update24/08/2011
SummaryBi-lingual information about the effects of MS and how the disease can be managed and where to get support. www.mssociety.org.au/information-languages.asp
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Spanish (pdf)
TitleMumps
Publication no.DOH - 8415
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryFact 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.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleNSW TB Services Directory
Publication no.DOH - 7625
Last update27/09/2010
SummaryList of Chest Clinics (NSW Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Service) in NSW
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitlePertussis (whooping cough)
Publication no.DOH - 7170
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryInformation about pertussis (whooping cough), a disease that can be very serious in small children, but is preventable by immunisation.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitlePneumococcal Disease
Publication no.DOH - 8420
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryFact 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.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitlePreventing stroke: is it time to change your lifestyle?
Publication no.BHC - 3230
Last update15/03/2012
SummaryHow diet and exercise can help prevent stroke.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleRoss River fever
Publication no.DOH - 7185
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryA guide to Ross River fever, a disease spread by mosquitoes which causes flu-like symptoms.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleRotavirus infection
Publication no.DOH - 8425
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryGlobally, 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.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleRubella
Publication no.DOH - 8430
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryFacts about rubella, a viral infection which can cause serious damage to unborn babies. Includes information about immunisation.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleSalmonellosis
Publication no.DOH - 7190
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryA guide to the foodborne disease, salmonellosis, including symptoms and prevention with good hygiene.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleSchistosomiasis
Publication no.AHS - 8250
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryA 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.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), English (pdf), French (pdf), Kirundi (pdf)
TitleShigellosis
Publication no.DOH - 7195
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryA 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.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleSickle cell Anaemia
Publication no.OTH - 9100
Last update22/08/2012
SummaryGuide to understanding the Sickle cell anaemia
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Chinese Simplified (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Sinhalese (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf), Sudanese (pdf)
TitleSickle cell disease
Publication no.AHS - 8260
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryFact 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.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), English (pdf), French (pdf), Kirundi (pdf)
TitleSolutions for common bladder problems
Publication no.BHC - 5000
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryA guide to incontinence in adults and children, and where to get help.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleStroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack: what you need to know
Publication no.AHS - 7910
Last update22/02/2012
SummaryInformation about stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack (or 'mini stroke'), including prevention, warning signs, and treatment.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Russian (pdf)
TitleStrongyloidiasis
Publication no.AHS - 8255
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryFact sheet about strongyloidiasis, an infection caused by a tiny roundworm. Includes information about who is at risk, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), English (pdf), French (pdf), Kirundi (pdf)
TitleThe Lidcombe Program - information for parents of young children who stutter
Publication no.OTH - 7745
Last update27/03/2012
SummaryA guide to the Lidcombe Program, a program for parents to help children who stutter.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Chinese Simplified (pdf), English (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Korean (pdf), Malay (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleThe facts about Parkinson's Disease
Publication no.BHC - 6710
Last update25/09/2012
SummaryThe facts about Parkinson's Disease, including its causes, the common symptoms, treatment, and how to get help.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleTuberculin Skin Test
Publication no.DOH - 7605
Last update11/07/2012
SummaryInformation about the Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) or Mantoux test used to test for tuberculosis.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleTuberculosis
Publication no.DOH - 7600
Last update11/07/2012
SummaryInformation about tuberculosis (TB), including causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleTyphoid
Publication no.DOH - 8435
Last update26/11/2012
SummaryFact 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
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleUnderstanding eating disorders
Publication no.BHC - 3700
Last update22/02/2012
SummaryFacts about the eating disorders, anorexia nervosa and bulimia, and what parents can do to help prevent them.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleWhat is Arthritis
Publication no.OTH - 8555
Last update09/10/2012
SummaryProvides 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.
LanguagesChinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf)
TitleWhat is Delirium
Publication no.AHS - 8230
Last update13/04/2012
SummaryExplanation and advice on delirium for family and visits in hospital
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Russian (pdf)
TitleWhat is Tourette Syndrome?
Publication no.OTH - 8410
Last update28/02/2012
SummaryDescribes symptoms of Tourette Syndrome and services to help people with the condition.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleWhat is Tourette Syndrome?
Publication no.BHC - 4400
Last update04/06/2012
SummaryDescribes symptoms of Tourette Syndrome and services to help people with the condition.
LanguagesCroatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf)
TitleWhat is a bladder problem?
Publication no.AHS - 5800
Last update27/03/2012
SummaryBladder problems and how to prevent them
LanguagesEnglish (pdf), Punjabi (pdf)
TitleWhat is influenza?
Publication no.DOH - 7205
Last update19/09/2012
SummaryA guide to influenza (flu), including information on symptoms and how immunisation can prevent the disease.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleWhen is a headache caused by migraine?
Publication no.BHC - 3080
Last update22/02/2012
SummaryGuide to recognising and preventing migraine.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleWhen snoring is a problem
Publication no.BHC - 3315
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryRecognising the symptoms of sleep apnoea, and where to get help for this problem.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleWhy you should know about thalassaemia
Publication no.OTH - 9070
Last update21/08/2012
SummaryGuide to understanding the inherited blood disorder thalassaemia - how it's inherited and what it's like to live with the disorder.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Chinese Simplified (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Sinhalese (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleYellow fever
Publication no.DOH - 8440
Last update19/11/2012
SummaryFact 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.
LanguagesArabic (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)
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