Recently Published First Aid Articles

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Japanese Encephalitis Threat Gets Real

March 11, 2022

Virus

The virus threat that Australians need to worry about now is Japanese Encephalitis. It has already claimed the lives of one man in Victoria and another man in NSW.

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Prepare Your Home for a Bushfire

November 1, 2013

Seasonal Concerns

Bushfires impact different parts of Australia over the entire year. As such, it is important to have your home prepared against bushfire threats, as this will go a long way to protect the safety of you and your loved ones.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 - KHARKIV, UKRAINE: Captain Taison Barcellos Freda gets terrible concussion of the brain injury. Ukrainian Premier League. Geting help from FC Shakhtar Donetsk doctors on stretchers
Preventing Concussions in Sports

May 23, 2022

Injury

Concussions are serious head injuries that often occur as a result of a severe collision. They are becoming increasingly common in high-contact sports, and so it is important to know their causes and treatments.

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COVID-19 Protecting students

March 17, 2020

Virus

Australia Wide First Aid Training Courses can be rescheduled at no additional cost for anyone with COVID-19 concerns

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Common Causes of Allergies

May 23, 2022

Allergy and Asthma

Most people are familiar with common food allergies, such as cow's milk, tree nuts, and shellfish. However, there are many non-food substances that can also cause allergy symptoms. It is important to recognise common non-food allergens, as they can sometimes cause severe allergy symptoms.

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Food Allergy Week 2022

May 20, 2022

Allergy and Asthma

This week we celebrate Food Allergy Week, an initiative by Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) to raise awareness about, and rally support for, people living with food allergies.

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First Aid Training to Manage Anaphylaxis

June 9, 2020

Allergy and Asthma

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening. As such, it is vital that people living with the risk of anaphylaxis know how to prevent, identify, and treat severe allergy symptoms.

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Accidents on the Red Carpet

May 18, 2022

Danger

The 2022 Billboard Music Awards were recently held on Sunday 15 May. No accidents were reported at this event, save for a few fashion mishaps and some awkward celebrity encounters. However, that does not mean that red carpets are immune to accidents.

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Infection Control: Hand Washing

June 11, 2014

Disease

Hand washing is like a do-it-yourself vaccine for a range of illnesses, including seasonal viruses like the flu and common cold. However, not many people understand handwashing basics, which could open them up to infection.

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Holistic approach to First Aid - Clear Winner!

January 9, 2020

First Aid Training

Australia Wide First Aid (AWFA) is evolving its First Aid focus to a more Holistic one, which now sees Health and Wellness front and centre.

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First Aid – Do It For Your Children

August 27, 2013

First Aid Training

When you have a child, it is important to learn first aid. Though accidents can happen to anyone, they happen to children at an alarming frequency. Knowing first aid can help you address emergencies and safeguard your child's health.

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Election Accidents that could have Ended in Disaster

May 13, 2022

Danger

During the election process, politicians are on the move constantly to garner publicity and support, which can increase their risk of accidents. Over the years, many politicians have been impacted by accidents that could have derailed their election hopes.

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