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In Australia, food allergy now affects 1 in 10 infants and about 2 in 100 adults. However, food is not the only allergen affecting Australians. According to Healthdirect, about 1 in 5 people have a pet allergy, which is mostly attributed to cats and dogs.

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.

Allergy and Asthma

Food Allergy Week 2022

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.

Though most people with allergies will only ever experience mild allergy symptoms, others are prone to severe allergic reactions called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is an immune system overreaction, and it can cause your body to go into shock.

Allergy and Asthma

First Aid Training to Manage Anaphylaxis

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.

Olivia Rodrigo was the top winner at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. Rodrigo won a total of seven awards, including the coveted Top New Artist award. (Photo credit: Invision)

Danger

Accidents on the Red Carpet

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.

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, like whether to use regular or antibacterial soap.

Disease

Infection Control: Hand Washing

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.

AWFA Staff yoga class – Image courtesy of the Courier Mail

First Aid Training

Holistic approach to First Aid - Clear Winner!

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.

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.

First Aid Training

First Aid – Do It For Your Children

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.

The Australian Federal Election is less than one week away. Many politicians are on the move to garner as much support and publicity as possible, which could lead to accidents like falls, crashes, and even collapse.

Danger

Election Accidents that could have Ended in Disaster

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.