Life Saving First Aid

😿☃️ Its important to keep in mind our furry friends during the colder months. The bonnet of your car can be mistaken for a warm shelter, leaving cats and other small creature in danger. �

Always double check by honking your horn or tapping your bonnet to scare any unwanted guests away.

❤️ Share this post to keep our furry friends safe this winter!

💓 😟 One in five adults in Australia can’t name any heart attack symptoms. We often get comments concerning whether the symptoms people are experiencing are a panic attack or a heart attack.

👯‍♀️ While there is some overlap, especially in women, there are some signs that can help you tell the difference. ��

🏥 Regardless of the outcome it is always better to advocate for yourself in front of a doctor. No one deserves to feel any of these symptoms, and you are going to be the one that cares about your health the most. Stay safe!

😓 Working outside of the typical 9-5 is having multiple negative effects on peoples health, but their gut is a particular problem.

🥡 Shift workers’ food choices and eating habits are shaped by nuanced circumstances often outside of their control. But if work places prioritise the steps necessary for better gut health, everyone wins!

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☕ Marshmallows are often served for kids at cafes. However, the size is similar to the airway of a child aged between 0 to 3. If swallowed whole, it can easily block the entire airway. Choking is silent. Your child can’t scream or cry for help.

👧 Keeping your kids safe starts with the right information, like follow and share for more child safety tips!

👭 💗 SCAD is the number one cause of heart attacks in women under 50. Young, fit women - especially those who have recently been pregnant are at risk. 🏃‍♀️

👩‍⚕️ Share this post to help spread awareness of SCAD and always remember to advocate for yourself if you are experiencing any of these symptoms, its better to be safe than sorry.

😋🍛 With meal prepping and cooking at home becoming more common, it's important to familiarise yourself with some food safety myths and facts so you and your family can stay safe!�🥫 Did you already know some of these facts? What surprised you? Comment below!

❄️ Winter is coming! You could be putting your child at risk if you’re not double checking bulky coats before you head out on the road.

💓 Follow these tips to keep your little one safe this winter and always give yourself plenty of time to get where you need to go.

🪡 A new needle free anaphylaxis treatment is now available in Australia. 🦘❤️ Neffy can be used to release adrenaline during an anaphylactic reaction, potentially giving life-saving treatment when seconds count. Adrenaline devices are designed to be used by anyone in an emergency.

👩‍⚕️ Doses are worked out by weight and a child must be 4 years and over to receive this medication.

This is great news for those at risk of anaphylaxis! Save this post for your next doctor visit and share this to spread the word.

☕❤️‍🩹 The caffeine addict in your life may have a heart stronger than yours! Drinking coffee is now known to help reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation episodes compared to those who avoid it. This is great news for your heart, so pour another cup!

🤔 Are you a coffee lover? Or were you worried about the effect on your heart? Share in the comments!

🔎 Paralysis ticks are small arachnids found from north Queensland all they way down to southern Victoria and they can be a potentially deadly danger to your pets. It can take up to 24 hours for the symptoms of tick paralysis to show, but they still need treatment immediately.

🐕 💗 Remember, prevention is better than cure. Talk to your vet about possible treatment options but always check your pets everyday, year around. Share this post to keep your furry friends safe!