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Flood season is upon us, so it makes sense to prepare for their effects.

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Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026.

Blood pressure that’s too high or too low can lead to serious medical consequences. For example, high blood pressure can put you at increased risk of heart attack or stroke.

Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026.

While we head into summer, it’s good to know what to do to help someone with heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

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Christmas should be a time of joy and happiness, but accidents and illnesses can still happen.

That’s why we’ve put together this guide on first aid at Christmas.

It will tell you what to do if you or your loved ones have a minor accident or injury over the festive season, making sure that your...

Wouldn’t it be great if trained professionals could get to emergencies much faster than they do right now? If you wouldn’t have to worry about ambulance delays or getting the first aid procedure right on your own? It would be simply revolutionary. And the best part is, there is already an app with those exact...

Did you know that there are a lot of first aid myths out there that could do more harm than good?

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It’s no surprise that Australia is a nation of water lovers since we are blessed with so many natural resources.

But are you fully aware of the risks of spending time in the ocean or pool, even if you’re a strong swimmer? And would you know what to do if someone was drowning?

In this post, we...

The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy says...

The latest stats from Safe Work Australia show that there were over 120,000 serious claims for injuries at work in 2019-20.

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Emergencies like fires, floods or extreme weather events can strike at any time.

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