Pneumococcal Disease
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.
NSW Carers Action Plan 2007-2012
Information for carers on how the NSW Government plans to improve support for carers.
Avian influenza ('bird flu')
Information about avian influenza (bird flu), including symptoms, treatment and travel advice.
Foodborne disease
Causes of foodborne disease (food poisoning) and how good hygiene helps prevent infection.
My personal health record
This Personal Health Record (known as the ‘Blue Book’) is an important bookfor you and your child. It records your child’s health, illnesses, injuries, andgrowth and development; and contains valuable health information that youand your child will need throughout their life.
Pertussis (whooping cough)
Information about pertussis (whooping cough), a disease that can be very serious in small children, but is preventable by immunisation.
Ross River fever
A guide to Ross River fever, a disease spread by mosquitoes which causes flu-like symptoms.
Rubella
Facts about rubella, a viral infection which can cause serious damage to unborn babies. Includes information about immunisation.
Being a Healthy Woman
An educational resource for women with intellectual disability, their families, health care providers, carers and support workers.
Ciprofloxacin: an antibiotic for contacts of a person with meningococcal infection
Information about ciprofloxacin, an antibiotic for close contacts of a person with a meningococcal infection