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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/first-aid-treatment-for-anaphylaxis
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).
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/travel-information
This help sheet is intended as a travel guide for people with food allergies who are at risk of anaphylaxis.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/poisonous-plants-or-harmful-plants
Some plants are dangerous for children. When touched or swallowed, they can be poisonous, cause allergic reactions, or cause physical injuries.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/allergy-challenge-information-for-parents-and-carers-of-children-with-allergies
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.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/hospital-stays-and-food-allergy-management
12 Mar 2016... This help sheet has been developed to assist you in preparing for an admission to hospital, in particular for the management of your food allergy.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/clone-of-what-is-coeliac-disease-english-version-of-persianfarsi
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.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-is-coeliac-disease-english-version-of-turkish
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.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/top-entertaining-tips-when-a-guest-has-a-food-allergy
01 Mar 2023... Tips on what you should consider when entertaining a guest with food allergy.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/have-you-had-an-allergic-reaction-to-packaged-food-a5-poster
14 Mar 2024... 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 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.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/protect-yourself-from-thunderstorm-asthma-poster
01 Dec 2021... A poster with information on how to protect yourself from thunderstorm asthma.
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