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This brief introduction to acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease is designed for members of the community, It contains an overview of these conditions, how they affect the body, and how the can be prevented.
What is acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease?

This pamphlet includes an introduction to ARF and RHD for members of the community.

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Fast Facts Infographic 2022

Key information about ARF and RHD in Australia (based on AIHW report for 2016-2020).

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Comic style booklet for young people highlighting the importance of preventing and treating sore throats and skin sores.
nothin deadly about a sore throat

Comic style booklet for young people highlighting the importance of preventing and treating sore throats and skin sores.

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In this comprehensive 14-part radio series, Dr Alyssa Vass is joined by Yolŋu consultants to explain acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.
Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease - ARDS Yolŋu Radio

In this 14-part radio series, Dr Alyssa Vass is joined by Yolŋu consultants to explain ARF and RHD.

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This full-colour flipchart is specifically targeted at an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander audience for whom English is not a first language.
Recognising & treating skin conditions

A flipchart describing different skin conditions and how best to treat them. (Contains images of skin infections)

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This short rap (performed by students of the Cape Music Institute) raises awareness about the importance of penicillin in preventing sore throats which could lead to damage to the heart valves, and rheumatic heart disease.
Sore throat can lead to a broken heart - ASAP Programme

This short rap raises awareness about the importance of penicillin to treat sore throats and prevent RHD.
This short video includes sections of interviews with medical experts from across the globe talking about rheumatic heart disease. (includes subtitles)
Rheumatic Heart Disease: forgotten but not gone

Interviews with medical experts from across the globe talking about RHD. (Includes subtitles)
This short film addresses key prevention and treatment messages about acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease for patients, families and communities.
Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease

This short film addresses key prevention and treatment messages about ARF and RHD for patients, families, and communities.

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