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Mediband brings you the latest health news and medical safety news so that you can stay up-to-date with what might affect you, your family and loved ones and make better informed decisions to stay safe and healthy. Mediband delivers relevant information in clear, easy to understand language that puts your health into context. Through medical content, insights from experts and real people, and up-to-date news, we help you understand: how it happened, what it feels like, what you can do about it, and why it matters. Feel free to read the blogs and articles that follow and of course if you have any questions whatsoever, leave a comment and the Mediband Team will be sure to get back to you. At Mediband, we're driven by making your life and everyday living safer. If the questions are out of our depth, we will advise you accordingly, and of course, if you have a medical emergency, please visit your local emergency department or local Doctor. Worry Less, Live More!
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All you need to know about EpiPens
People who are at risk of life-threatening allergic reactions carry EpiPens. These automatic injection devices can save a life when medical assistance isn’t close at hand. It’s important to understand what EpiPens are and how they work, whether you or a loved one carry one or to boost your first aid skills. So, if you’ve ever wondered ‘How do EpiPens... -
Managing your diagnosis of a long-term condition
If you’ve recently had a diagnosis of a long-term condition, you are bound to experience a mix of emotions that may change from day to day. Know that this is a completely normal part of the process of coming to terms with the news. For this post, we’ve put together some tips and strategies to help you along the way... -
Make March purple this National Epilepsy Awareness Month
“Make March purple” is the theme for National Epilepsy Awareness Month, taking place this March and culminating in Purple Day on 26 March. Australians are encouraged to get involved in activities in their schools, communities and workplaces and embrace the colour purple as part of the campaign. In this post, we’ll find out more about National Epilepsy Awareness Month and... -
November’s the month for health awareness
There’s a lot happening around health awareness in November, a month dedicated to informing and educating the public about a wide variety of conditions. This means there are lots of opportunities throughout the month to connect with issues that are meaningful to you and your family and to learn more about health and well-being. In this post, we’re going to... -
Living Well in Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year, the theme chosen by the Breast Cancer Network Australia is “Living Well, Your Way.” In this post, we’re going to look at what this means for people living with breast cancer and find out more about what’s happening in Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023. We’ll also explore some facts and figures about breast...