A-Z of health information

As they grow and develop, and with the help of adults, children become increasingly aware of how they can manage their own safety, and become safer road users.

More than 700,000 Victorians are a personal carer for a family member or friend who is older with care needs, has a disability or has a mental health or other chronic health condition.

Root canal treatment is a dental procedure to replace a tooth's damaged or dead pulp with synthetic filling.

Talk to a qualified medical expert like your doctor to find out more about immunisation.

In men, severe rosacea can cause the nose to become reddened and enlarged (rhinophyma).

Roseola is a mild viral infection with associated fever and rash that affects babies and young children.

Most people recover from Ross River virus disease, although some people have symptoms for a year or more

Rotavirus is a common cause of viral gastroenteritis for Australian babies and preschool children.

Children need several doses of the vaccine to reduce the risk of rotavirus.

Rowing builds physical skills of stamina, strength, balance, timing and technique.