Medical Alert

  1. Support Bowel Cancer Australia’s hair-raising campaign this December

    Support Bowel Cancer Australia’s hair-raising campaign this December
    During December, Bowel Cancer Australia is running its Decembeard and Decembhair campaigns for bowel cancer awareness. It’s your chance to join in by growing a beard or dyeing your hair a crazy colour — there are lots more ways too, which we’ll explore in this article. You’ll also learn about bowel cancer symptoms and what you should do if you...
  2. Celebrate National Blood Donor Week 2023

    Celebrate National Blood Donor Week 2023
    National Blood Donor Week takes place from 12 to 18 June, and we’re going to mark the occasion here in our latest post. It’s your chance to find out more about blood, how you can donate and why wearing a wristband with your blood type could help you in a medical emergency. What is National Blood Donor Week 2023 all...
  3. How can I travel with anaphylactic allergies?

    How can I travel with anaphylactic allergies?
    If you have an allergy that can cause anaphylaxis, you may be nervous about travelling. That’s understandable — but you should know that there are ways to travel with anaphylactic allergies. So there’s no need to put your dreams on hold. Read our tips on travelling with anaphylaxis and start prepping for your trip. What is anaphylaxis? First, let’s take...
  4. What is an asthma action plan?

    What is an asthma action plan?
    If you or your child are living with asthma, an action plan can help you manage the condition and live well with it. In our latest post, we’re going to take a closer look at action plans and what goes into them. We’ll also give you some tips on how to live confidently with asthma so that you manage the...
  5. Raise awareness this Food Allergy Week

    Raise awareness this Food Allergy Week
    Food Allergy Week Australia takes place from 21 to 27 May and is the perfect opportunity to raise awareness of what food allergy means. It’s a topic that is relevant to many of us since according to Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia, around 2% of adults and 10% of children up to 12 months of age have a food allergy. As well...

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