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Jan 13, 2023
Why you should get vaccinated against measles and polio if you’re travelling
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly has recently warned of the importance of getting vaccinated against polio ...
Jan 7, 2023
What you need in your school holiday survival kit
With the school holidays in full swing, we take a look at items you need in your school holiday survival kit.
We’ve ...
Dec 27, 2022
Should I have a pulse oximeter at home?
A pulse oximeter is a handy device that allows you to easily monitor heart rate and oxygen saturation.
Pulse oximeter...
Dec 14, 2022
What does the new COVID-19 variant mean?
There’s been a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in Australia in the last few weeks.
Experts believe this is beca...
Dec 9, 2022
Drop in measles vaccination poses worldwide threat
A joint publication by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prev...
Nov 28, 2022
What do we know about long Covid?
Long Covid is a condition that can affect people who have previously had a Covid-19 infection.
It includes a range of...
Nov 18, 2022
Meningococcal disease: The facts
Cases of meningococcal disease in Australia so far this year have outstripped the total number for 2021 (1).
This lif...
Nov 11, 2022
All you need to know about mosquitoes
The recent heavy rainfall and floods in some parts of Australia have created ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
T...
Nov 1, 2022
What do I need to know about chickenpox?
Chickenpox is a very common childhood disease that causes a rash, fever and a feeling of being generally unwell.
In m...
Oct 17, 2022
Mandatory COVID isolation ends on 14 October…what does this mean?
Mandatory COVID isolation comes to an end soon, with changes to the rules happening from 14 October.
While Australian...
Oct 7, 2022
How to survive hay fever season
Now that spring has sprung, hay fever season is here.
Spring is one of the most wonderful times of the year, with war...
Sep 28, 2022
What is Japanese encephalitis virus?
An alert has recently been issued for the Japanese encephalitis virus, which can cause symptoms including fever, head...