Bites and stings
Bed bugs
Bed bugs are small insects that feed on your blood, often causing itchy bites. Learn about treatment and prevention.
Dog, cat, bat and human bites
Dog and cat bites are the most common types of animal bite. Here's what to do if you get bitten by an animal, or come into contact with a bat.
Head lice
Head lice are tiny insects that feed on blood by biting skin. Here's what to do if your child's affected by lice - and how to prevent an infestation.
Insect bites and stings
Explore treatment and prevention methods for insect bites and stings. Learn about symptoms, first aid and severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).
Mosquito-borne diseases
Some illnesses are transmitted by mosquitoes ('mozzies'), including malaria, Dengue fever and the Zika virus.
Sea creature bites and stings
Sea creature stings and bites can be serious due to venom through their teeth, tentacles, spines, or skin. Learn when to get help.
Snake bites
About 100 Australian snakes are venomous, but only 12 are likely to inflict a fatal bite. Learn about first aid for snake bites.
Spider bites
Find out what you do for a spider bite in Australia. Redback spider, funnel-web spider and white tail spider bites need different first aid.
Stinging plants
Stinging trees and nettles can hurt. Find out what these plants look like, how to avoid getting stung and what to do when the worst happens.
Tick bites
Tick bites are usually harmless, but it's important to know how to avoid and treat bites, and what to do after visiting areas where ticks are present.
Insect bites - infographic
Learn about insect bites that can cause infections and allergies, their symptoms, treatments, and prevention tips.
Insect stings - infographic
Learn about insect stings that can cause infections and allergic reactions, the symptoms and treatments you should be aware of and prevention tips.
