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23 Oct 2023... This fact sheet explains what coeliac disease is, how to find out if you have coeliac disease, coeliac disease symptoms checklist and culturally specific gluten-free diet information.

03 Oct 2023... An allergy challenge is when we give your child food or medication to determine if they are allergic to it. This is done under close medical supervision in a safe hospital setting. Allergy challenges help us understand the following: If your child has been allergic to the food in the past, the challenge will tell us whether they have outgrown their allergy. If you are uncertain whether your child is allergic to a food or has never eaten it, the challenge will provide clarity.

23 Oct 2023... This fact sheet explains what coeliac disease is, how to find out if you have coeliac disease, coeliac disease symptoms checklist and culturally specific gluten-free diet information.

01 Aug 2023... ​ This guide offers practical tips for managing children's eczema. It advises daily moisturising, using prescribed steroid creams on all affected areas, and avoiding products with allergens. Bathing should be gentle, avoiding soaps and fragrances. To prevent flare-ups, keep children cool, dress them in cotton, and maintain short fingernails. 

01 Feb 2018... Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction and potentially life-threatening. It should always be treated as a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment. Most cases of anaphylaxis occur after a person with a severe allergy is exposed to the allergen they are allergic to (usually a food, insect or medication).

Some plants are dangerous for children. When touched or swallowed, they can be poisonous, cause allergic reactions, or cause physical injuries.

18 Sep 2025... This translated poster is designed to share key information about thunderstorm asthma in a clear and concise manner.   Thunderstorm asthma events are triggered by a unique combination of weather and high grass pollen levels. While they are uncommon, they can become life-threatening very quickly for those who experience seasonal hay fever and asthma.

14 Mar 2024... A5 poster about food labelling. Food labels are required by law to carry essential information so that people know what is in the food they buy.  The role of the Food Safety Unit at the Victorian Department of Health is to ensure that food sold in Victoria is safe. The Department can investigate and test food for allergens that are not described on the food label.

18 Sep 2025... This translated brochure is designed to share key information about thunderstorm asthma, how to stay safe during grass and pollen season, and what to do if you think someone is having an asthma attack.   Thunderstorm asthma events are triggered by a unique combination of weather and high grass pollen levels. While they are uncommon, they can become life-threatening very quickly for those who experience seasonal hay fever and asthma.

01 Oct 2025... Thunderstorm asthma can affect people with asthma or hay fever, particularly during Victoria's grass pollen season from October to December.  It occurs when high levels of grass pollen combine with specific thunderstorms, causing pollen grains to release tiny particles carried by wind gusts. These particles can be inhaled deeply into the lungs, quickly triggering asthma symptoms, even in those without a history of asthma. When many people experience symptoms simultaneously, it is called epidemic thunderstorm asthma. More information about epic thunderstorm asthma is available on the Better Health Channel .