Mediband in the News
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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... -
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... -
What do I need to know about lymph nodes?
Lymph nodes are located throughout your body and play an important role in keeping you healthy. In this post, we’re going to explain more about what they do and what happens if you’ve had them removed or have a condition that affects them. We’ll also tell you what you can do if you are affected by issues concerning the lymph... -
What penicillin allergy means for you
Anyone who’s recently been diagnosed with a penicillin allergy will have many questions about how to manage their day-to-day life. Take a look at our article where we explain the facts behind this allergy and offer some different ways to manage it. Once you know more about your penicillin allergy and how to live with it, it will become a... -
Using an alert wristband when you don’t have a medical condition
Did you know that a medic alert wristband is an invaluable aid, even if you don’t have a health condition? That’s because it can contain information that can prove vital in an emergency. In this post, we’re going to take you through some examples of when medical bracelets are an essential piece of kit when you’re enjoying your hobbies. It...