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Clear plastic spacer mask attachment used with an asthma spacer device
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Spacer Mask Sizes: Small vs Large - Which One Do You Need?

4 August 2026

Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated August 2026. This is general information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor…

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First aid kit contents checklist Australia
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First aid kit contents and checklist: what to pack (Australia)

17 July 2026

What belongs in an Australian first aid kit? Use this practical contents checklist to stock a compliant kit for home, car or workplace...

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Colour-coded triage tags used to prioritise casualties
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Triage explained: categories, colours and how triage tags work

8 July 2026

Triage explained: what the categories and colours mean, how triage tags work, and how casualties are prioritised in an emergency...

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Diabetic emergency first aid — treating a hypo (low blood sugar)
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Diabetic Emergency First Aid: How to Treat a Hypo (Australian Guide)

3 July 2026

A diabetic emergency can develop fast. This guide explains how to recognise and treat a hypo (low blood sugar) with fast-acting glucose, what to do…

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How to use an EpiPen adrenaline autoinjector — anaphylaxis first aid
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How to Use an EpiPen: Anaphylaxis First Aid (Australian Guide)

3 July 2026

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction, and adrenaline given early saves lives. This guide explains how to recognise anaphylaxis and how…

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Asthma first aid Australia — the 4x4x4 reliever steps
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Asthma First Aid: The 4x4x4 Reliever Steps (Australian Guide)

3 July 2026

What to do in an asthma emergency, the Australian way. This guide explains the signs of an asthma attack and the simple 4x4x4 reliever steps &mdash…

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How to stop a nosebleed — Australian first aid steps
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How to Stop a Nosebleed: First Aid Steps (Australian Guide)

3 July 2026

Most nosebleeds look worse than they are and can be stopped at home. This guide shows the correct first aid — lean forward and pinch the soft…

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Choking first aid Australia — back blows and chest thrusts step by step
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Choking First Aid: How to Help a Choking Adult, Child or Baby (Australian Guide)

3 July 2026

How to help someone who is choking, the Australian way. This step-by-step guide covers the signs of mild and severe choking, back blows and chest…

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Close-up of a tick on skin before safe removal
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Tick bites in Australia: how to safely remove a tick and what to do next

25 June 2026

Tick bite first aid for Australia: how to safely remove or freeze a tick, allergy warning signs, and when to seek medical help...

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Wasp on a surface, illustrating wasp sting first aid
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Wasp sting first aid: how to treat a wasp sting in Australia

25 June 2026

Wasp sting first aid: how to treat stings, ease pain and swelling, and recognise the signs of a serious allergic reaction...

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