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Title	Beat the Heat, Health Tips for a Safe Season
Publication no.	DOH - 8775
Last update	10/02/2011
Summary	Advice on some things you can do to minimise your risk of heat related illness
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Chinese Simplified (pdf), Croatian (pdf), Dari (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Greek (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Somali (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Beat the Heat: How to keep someone healthy during hot weather
Publication no.	DOH - 8980
Last update	19/02/2012
Summary	This booklet provides important information about health and hot weather. The booklet is for anyone who cares for, supports or assists people at risk of serious health effects from hot weather. It includes tips and ideas on how to keep someone healthy during hot weather.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Chinese Simplified (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Cryptosporidiosis
Publication no.	DOH - 7115
Last update	26/11/2009
Summary	A guide to cryptosporidiosis, an infection which causes diarrhoea. Includes information on causes, prevention and symptoms.
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	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	Giardiasis
Publication no.	DOH - 7125
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Causes and prevention of giardiasis, an intestinal infection causing symptoms like diarrhoea, stomach cramps and nausea.
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	Hand, foot and mouth disease
Publication no.	DOH - 7130
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Symptoms and prevention of hand, foot and mouth disease, a usually mild illness that mainly affects children under 10.
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	Heat Related Illness
Publication no.	DOH - 8540
Last update	14/08/2012
Summary	Fact sheet about heat-related illness, ranging from mild conditions such as rash or cramps to very serious conditions such as heat stroke. Includes information about prevention, treatment and who is at risk.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Somali (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	How safe is your kitchen?
Publication no.	BHC - 3335
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Guide to reducing the risk of food poisoning in home cooked and takeaway food.
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	Keeping rivers and oceans healthy - it starts with you
Publication no.	BHC - 5355
Last update	22/02/2012
Summary	How we can all help prevent pollution in waterways and oceans by simple changes to some of the things we do at home and in our streets.
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	Lead and health - is your family at risk?
Publication no.	BHC - 4465
Last update	04/06/2012
Summary	The health risks of lead in the environment and how to avoid them.
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	Legionnaires disease
Publication no.	DOH - 7135
Last update	26/11/2009
Summary	A guide to Legionnaire's disease, including, causes, prevention, symptoms 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	Leptospirosis
Publication no.	DOH - 7140
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to leptospirosis, a bacterial infection that can affect humans and animals, and which is more common in north eastern NSW and Queensland. People who have close contact with animals are more at risk from this disease. Information includes causes, 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	Murray Valley Encephalitis
Publication no.	DOH - 7160
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to Murray Valley Encephalitis (MVE), a serious mosquito borne disease, usually occurring in remore north western Australia.
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	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	Psittacosis
Publication no.	DOH - 7175
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about psittacosis, an uncommon disease that can be passed to humans by birds. Includes causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment.
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	Rabies and Bat Lyssavirus Infection
Publication no.	DOH - 7180
Last update	26/11/2009
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Reducing waste - for the planet's sake
Publication no.	BHC - 5245
Last update	22/02/2012
Summary	Household waste is causing serious problems for our environment. This fact sheet explains what we can all do at home to reduce waste.
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	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	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	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	Steps to healthy swimming
Publication no.	AHS - 8535
Last update	16/07/2012
Summary	Information about good hygiene for swimming, especially in public swimming pools.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Korean (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	The facts about Legionnaire's Disease
Publication no.	BHC - 5155
Last update	30/04/2012
Summary	Information about Legionnaire's disease, including its symptoms and how to minimise risk.
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	Viral Gastroenteritis
Publication no.	DOH - 7110
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information on viral gastroenteritis, including how infections is spread, prevention, symptoms 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	Water and good health
Publication no.	BHC - 5325
Last update	30/04/2012
Summary	Guide to water and good health, including information on the health benefits of water and the facts about the safety of Sydney drinking water.
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	What you need to know about community sharps disposal
Publication no.	NGO - 8055
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A leaflet that explains how to safely dispose of 'sharps' - medical devices such as needles, syringes, pen needles and lancets, used for penetrating skin.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Which foods should you keep in the fridge?
Publication no.	BHC - 3145
Last update	22/02/2012
Summary	How safe storage of food prevents food poisoning.
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)