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Signs of sickness
This is a guide to help you know if you need to see a doctor.
It is about signs and symptoms of being sick.
The guide shares many stories about people who have signs of sickness.
The guide says whether you should:
- see a doctor this week
- see a doctor today
- call an ambulance now, using Triple Zero 000.
If you are worried about your health, you should talk to a doctor.
This guide is about signs and symptoms of being sick. Symptoms is another word for signs of sickness.
The guide shares many stories about people who have signs of sickness. There are stories about sick bodies, like itchy skin and broken bones. There are stories about thoughts and feeling, like feeling sad all the time.
The guide says whether you should:
- see a this week
A doctor that you see when you need a health check
- see a doctor today
- call an ambulance now, using 000.
If you are worried about your health, you should talk to a doctor.
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Council for Intellectual Disability
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