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Scabies and Skin Infections: A Community-Wide Skin Check in Aurukun
In this episode, MJ speaks with Dr Allison Hempenstall about increasing concerns around scabies, skin sores and fungal infections in Aurukun as the weather becomes hotter and more humid.
Dr Allison explains why these skin conditions can become more common in hot, humid conditions, what signs to look out for and how scabies can be treated.
She also discusses a community-wide health initiative, with a team of more than 12 health workers visiting homes across Aurukun over the coming weeks, offering skin checks and scabies treatment to children, adults and elders.
Look out for the team in their…
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