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Accidentally eating unsafe foods (ingesting questionable foods)
Avoid unsafe foods like expired, mouldy, or contaminated items. Watch for symptoms and seek medical help if needed.
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Medicine and poisons safety in the home
Learn how to make your home a safer place for children by reducing the risk of poisoning and what do if your child swallows a poison.
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Protecting your child from lead poisoning
It’s important to protect your child from lead poisoning which can cause serious health problems. Learn more about the symptoms of lead exposure here.
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Listeria (food poisoning)
Listeria is bacteria carried in some foods that can cause an infection and may lead to miscarriage. Find out ways to avoid listeria infections.
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Food preparation and safety
Food poisoning can be avoided by correct food preparation and safety in the kitchen. Learn more about food storage, preparation, and cooking.
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Sepsis in babies and children
Sepsis happens when the body reacts to an infection by damaging itself. It is a medical emergency and urgent medical attention is essential.
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Signs of sepsis in babies and children
Sepsis happens when the body reacts to an infection by damaging itself. Learn about the symptoms to look out for and when to seek medical help.
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Sepsis during pregnancy and after childbirth
Sepsis is a life-threatening response that your body has to infection. Sepsis in pregnancy or after childbirth is a medical emergency.
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Preventing burns and scalds in children
Read about hot water safety and other ways to help prevent burns and scalds in the home. Taking simple steps can make your home safer for children.
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Treating burns and scalds in children
If your child has a burn or scald, find out what to do and how to give the right first aid. Quick and calm action can help reduce pain and prevent further injury.
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