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Feb 13, 2023
NSW residents warned to be aware of gastro symptoms
A public health alert has been issued to NSW residents, urging them to be aware of signs of gastro infection.
In this...
Feb 6, 2023
What we know about strep A infection
You may have seen in the news that there has been a rise in severe strep A infection in Australia recently.
If you’re...
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 ...
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...
Oct 29, 2021
Top 5 uses for a cooling patch
Have you heard about cooling patches? They’re a safe and natural way to relieve pain and discomfort.
What we love abo...
Jul 21, 2021
When is a fever in a child dangerous?
A guide to knowing when a child’s fever is dangerous. Includes how to treat your child at home, when to seek medical help and some serious illnesses with fever.
May 14, 2020
Why you need to clean your mobile phones during COVID-19
The outbreak of COVID-19 has made installing effective hygiene practices and measures turn into an essential part of...
May 14, 2020
What You Need to Know About COVID-19 and Heart Disease
Amid the global COVID-19 disease pandemic, you may be wondering how the coronavirus impacts you if you currently hav...
May 13, 2020
The Best Types of Hand Sanitisers for COVID-19
With the recent spread of Coronavirus, hand sanitisers have become a part of our everyday life.
The right sanitisin...