Holidays

Follow the links below to find information on health issues associated with holidays.

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Reviewed May 2011

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Title:   Christmas and other family celebrations
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Christmas is a very special time, especially for children. It can be a time that they will look back on with pleasure all their lives. It can also be a stressful time.
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   Holiday activities
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Towards the end of school holidays children may start to say they feel bored and there's nothing to do. The excitement of starting the holidays has worn off, any new toys are no longer so interesting, and money may be getting short.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Food and celebrations
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Food is used to help celebrate special occasions in different cultures like Christmas, New Year, weddings and birthdays and other festivals. Food is an important part of any celebration in all nations of the world, regardless of culture or religion.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Managing grief at Christmas
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   This fact sheet contains suggestions for coping with the Christmas holidays after someone you care about has died.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Going back to school after the holidays
Publisher:   inspire foundation
Description:   This fact sheet has information on difficulties going back to school after the holidays and getting into the right headspace.
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   Sleep and rest over the festive season
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Many people will find themselves burnt out after the festive season instead of refreshed and ready for another working year. Use the time to revitalise yourself, relax and spend quality time with your loved ones.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Holidays
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   What are you going to do in your long holidays? everyone asks each other. We all have great plans and leave lots of things to do in the holidays.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Pregnancy: holidays and travel - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   There are precautions you can take to avoid problems if you are pregnant and travelling, even by air.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Holiday hazards: quick tips - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Quick tips to see you through the hazards of summer, whether you holiday at home or overseas!
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Healthy holiday eating: quick tips - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Here are some tips to help you stay healthy and avoid illnesses carried in food and water when you are travelling.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Going on holidays with children
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide to making family holidays away from home enjoyable and stress-free.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Alcohol and Christmas: tips - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Here are some tips to see you through the festive season intact!
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Asthma: safe holiday tips - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Before going on holiday, the National Asthma Council urges people who have asthma to visit their GP to update their Asthma Action Plan.
Date:   Dec 2003
Title:   Travelling tips for a safe holiday - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Quick tips for a safe and happy holiday, including tips on prescriptions, medications, flying, flights, dehydration and vaccinations.
Date:   Dec 2000
Title:   Holiday health for overseas visitors
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Although Medicare covers many health costs for Australian residents, it doesn't cover any health costs for overseas visitors. This is why it's very important to make sure any visitors from overseas have arranged private health insurance back in their home country to cover themselves for possible health problems while they're in Australia.
Date:   Feb 1998

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