Rotavirus infection
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.
Shigellosis
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.
What is influenza?
A guide to influenza (flu), including information on symptoms and how immunisation can prevent the disease.
Jaundice in newborn babies
Fact sheet on jaundice, a common problem in newborn babies.Explains which babies are more likely to have jaundice and how it's treated.
Tuberculin Skin Test
Information about the Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) or Mantoux test used to test for tuberculosis.
Children's Safety Campaign 2009/10 - Fact Sheets
Facts sheets containing a checklist of steps that can help to prevent children falling from windows and balconies.
Yellow fever
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.
Haemophilus Influenzae Type b Disease
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.
Rights and Responsibilities
Get involved in your health care. Watch this video and find out your rights and responsibilities.This resource was launched this Multicultural Health Week and is available for everyone to use. Feel free to share this video with your networks.
Fever
Fever is usually a sign of infection in the body. Infections such as colds and flu are very common, especially in pre-school children. Young preschool children can have up to five to ten infections each year.