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myDr is an independent Australian website providing free health and medicines information for consumers. myDr aims to help Australians manage their health, and that of their families, with relevant, easy to understand information written specifically for them.

myDr covers medical conditions, giving information on symptoms, diagnosis, tests, treatments and self-help. They have a wealth of information to help you with your medicines and the largest online database of Consumer Medicines Information (CMI) in Australia.

myDr brings you the latest information on nutrition and exercise, and has a large library of online health tools and calculators to help you manage your health.

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Last reviewed: October 2019

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Tick removal: First aid and prevention - MyDr.com.au

Freeze it; Don't squeeze it! That's the latest advice from experts to Australians who have an attached adult tick. Tick removal: First aid and prevention

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Nappy rash - MyDr.com.au

Nappy rash can result from contact dermatitis, or from a fungal thrush infection. Find out how to manage this condition and when you should see your doctor.

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Food allergy versus food intolerance - MyDr.com.au

A food allergy is an immune response triggered by eating specific foods that cause certain well known symptoms to develop.

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Cold sore infections - MyDr.com.au

Find the answers to common questions about cold sores, irritating blisters which are caused by the herpes simplex type 1 virus and can be triggered by stress, fatigue or exposure to sunlight.

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Blood typing - MyDr.com.au

The most common systems used for classifying blood types are the ABO blood group system and the Rhesus (Rh) type system.

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Cystic fibrosis - MyDr.com.au

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common serious genetic condition in Australia, affecting one in every 2500 babies. Boys and girls are affected equally.

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Male infertility - MyDr.com.au

Male infertility is a major factor in 30-50 per cent of difficulties conceiving. It usually results from low numbers of, or poor quality, sperm.

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Rhesus-negative blood and pregnancy - MyDr.com.au

If a pregnant woman is rhesus (Rh) negative and her fetus is Rh positive, the fetus (and any subsequent fetus) may be at risk of health problems.

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Otitis media in children - MyDr.com.au

Otitis media (middle ear infection) is a common childhood illness causing earache and fever. It usually gets better quickly with pain relievers but sometimes antibiotics are needed.

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Childhood rashes - MyDr.com.au

Distinguish between the childhood rashes of rubella (German measles), measles, chickenpox and fifth disease ('slapped cheek' disease).

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