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Meningococcal disease: The facts
Cases of meningococcal disease in Australia so far this year have outstripped the total number for 2021 (1). This life-threatening illness causes swelling to the brain and spinal column and...
Meningococcal disease: The facts
Cases of meningococcal disease in Australia so far this year have outstripped the total number for 2021 (1). This life-threatening illness causes swelling to the brain and spinal column and...
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. This in turn means that we can expect to see an increase...
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. This in turn means that we can expect to see an increase...
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 most cases, symptoms are mild and recovery is quick. We...
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 most cases, symptoms are mild and recovery is quick. We...
Mandatory COVID isolation ends on 14 October…wh...
Mandatory COVID isolation comes to an end soon, with changes to the rules happening from 14 October. While Australians will be encouraged to stay at home if they have COVID,...
Mandatory COVID isolation ends on 14 October…wh...
Mandatory COVID isolation comes to an end soon, with changes to the rules happening from 14 October. While Australians will be encouraged to stay at home if they have COVID,...
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 warmer temperatures and parks and gardens bursting into...
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 warmer temperatures and parks and gardens bursting into...
What is Japanese encephalitis virus?
An alert has recently been issued for the Japanese encephalitis virus, which can cause symptoms including fever, headache and vomiting. Although it’s rare, the disease resulting from the virus, Japanese...
What is Japanese encephalitis virus?
An alert has recently been issued for the Japanese encephalitis virus, which can cause symptoms including fever, headache and vomiting. Although it’s rare, the disease resulting from the virus, Japanese...