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Queensland Health

Queensland Health is an organisation committed to providing services aimed at achieving good health and well-being for all Queenslanders.

Through a network of 16 Hospital and Health Services and the Mater Hospitals, Queensland Health delivers a range of integrated services including hospital inpatient, outpatient and emergency services, community and mental health services, aged care services and public health and health promotion programs

Helplines for practical health advice and assistance:

  • Call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). Check the website for more details
  • Seniors Enquiry Line: phone 1300 135 500 (For interstate callers please call 07 3867 2500). For the cost of a local call, Seniors Enquiry Line gives Queensland seniors, their family, friends, grandparents and carers access to information on topics of interest to seniors.

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Last reviewed: February 2024

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Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis Category: Infections and Parasites Topic: Bacterial Infections Send by email View as PDF Send by post Leptospirosis is a disease that is caused by a number of different bacteria called Leptospira

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Barmah Forest Virus

Barmah Forest Virus Category: Infections and Parasites Topic: Viral Infections Send by email View as PDF Send by post Barmah Forest virus is the name given to a virus that is carried by mosquitoes

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Mediterranean-style diet

This factsheet describes how to follow a Mediterranean-style diet for good health.

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Nephrotic Syndrome

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Caring for a person who has a Personality disorder

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Be Crocwise | Environment, land and water | Queensland Government

Learn more about how to be crocwise in croc country and reduce your risk of a crocodile attack.

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Pneumococcal disease | Health and wellbeing | Queensland Government

Pneumococcal disease is most common in children under two years of age and in people over 65 years.

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Febrile convulsions | Children's Health Queensland

Find out what causes a febrile convulsion, how to treat it and when to get medical help.

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Hip dysplasia: what is it, what are the signs and how to prevent it in your baby | Queensland Health

Hip dysplasia happens when a person’s hip joint doesn’t develop properly. It is usually picked up in young babies but can be diagnosed in older children and adults.

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Myasthenia gravis | Health and wellbeing | Queensland Government

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease characterised by muscular weakness.

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