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First aid tips, kit guides and safety advice from the MediBC team.
Spacer Mask Sizes: Small vs Large - Which One Do You Need?
4 August 2026Reviewed 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 and checklist: what to pack (Australia)
17 July 2026What 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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Triage explained: categories, colours and how triage tags work
8 July 2026Triage 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: How to Treat a Hypo (Australian Guide)
3 July 2026A 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: Anaphylaxis First Aid (Australian Guide)
3 July 2026Anaphylaxis 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: The 4x4x4 Reliever Steps (Australian Guide)
3 July 2026What to do in an asthma emergency, the Australian way. This guide explains the signs of an asthma attack and the simple 4x4x4 reliever steps —…
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How to Stop a Nosebleed: First Aid Steps (Australian Guide)
3 July 2026Most 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: How to Help a Choking Adult, Child or Baby (Australian Guide)
3 July 2026How 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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Tick bites in Australia: how to safely remove a tick and what to do next
25 June 2026Tick 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 sting first aid: how to treat a wasp sting in Australia
25 June 2026Wasp sting first aid: how to treat stings, ease pain and swelling, and recognise the signs of a serious allergic reaction...
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