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First aid tips, kit guides and safety advice from the MediBC team.
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Heat Rash Treatment: How to Soothe Prickly Heat in Adults and Babies
1 October 2026Heat rash, also called prickly heat, usually settles once the skin is kept cool and dry. Here is the heat rash treatment that works for adults and…
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How to Treat Sunburn: Relief, Healing and When to See a Doctor
30 September 2026Sunburn cannot be reversed, but the right first aid eases the pain and helps skin heal. Here is how to treat sunburn at home, what to avoid, how long…
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Concussion Symptoms: Signs to Watch For and What to Do Next
29 September 2026Concussion is a brain injury, not just a knock to the head. Learn the concussion symptoms to watch for, the red flags that need 000, how to manage…
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How to Stop Bleeding Quickly: First Aid for Cuts and Wounds
28 September 2026Firm, direct pressure stops most bleeding within minutes. This guide covers how to stop bleeding quickly from minor cuts through to severe wounds…
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Hypothermia: Signs, Symptoms and First Aid in Australia
27 September 2026Hypothermia can develop in Australia more easily than many people think: in cold water, wet and windy weather, or a cold house. Learn the signs and…
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How to Get a Splinter Out: Safe Steps and When to See a Doctor
25 September 2026Most splinters come out easily with clean hands, good light and sterile fine-point tweezers. Here is how to get a splinter out safely, what to do…
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Signs of Dehydration: Symptoms in Adults, Children and Older People
24 September 2026Dehydration can sneak up in an Australian summer, during gastro or on a hot worksite. Learn the signs of dehydration in adults, babies and older…
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How to Get Rid of Bruises Faster: First Aid, Healing and Warning Signs
22 September 2026You cannot make a bruise vanish overnight, but the right first aid in the first 48 hours limits swelling and discolouration. Here is how to get rid…
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The Recovery Position: When and How to Use It, Step by Step
21 September 2026The recovery position keeps the airway open in someone who is unresponsive but breathing normally. Here is when to use it, how to do it step by step…
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How to Treat Blisters: Should You Pop, Drain or Cover Them?
19 September 2026Most friction blisters heal on their own in about a week if you protect them. Here is how to treat blisters at home, whether you should pop them, how…
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