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Have children with asthma? Get help preparing for flare-ups these holidays with a wheeze monitor
Allergies 18 Nov 2021

Have children with asthma? Get help preparing for flare-ups these holidays with a wheeze monitor

As the year winds down and the lazy summer days are just around the corner, it can be really easy to break out of good habits when it comes to staying on top of your kid’s asthma … … but asthma doesn’t take a holiday over…
Serious allergic reaction? 11 ways of knowing if you’re having one
Allergies 05 May 2019

Serious allergic reaction? 11 ways of knowing if you’re having one

Recognizing the first signs of a serious allergic reaction can be important for taking immediate action. Read on what those signs are to protect sufferers
Flu Vaccine 2019: How to Protect Yourself and Loved Ones this Flu Season
Allergies 19 Apr 2019

Flu Vaccine 2019: How to Protect Yourself and Loved Ones this Flu Season

Flu will affect thousands of Australians this year according to medical experts. Learn how you can immunise yourself and your family against the virus.
Influenza Vaccine (Flu Vaccine)
Allergies 15 Mar 2019

Influenza Vaccine (Flu Vaccine)

Flu vaccine is an important step towards preventing the spread of influenza. Read about the types of vaccines and how to obtain them to prevent…
Influenza (flu)
Allergies 15 Mar 2019

Influenza (flu)

Jump To What is Influenza (Flu)? Statistics Risk Factors Progression Symptoms Clinical Examination How is it Diagnosed Prognosis Treatment References What is Influenza (Flu)? Influenza is an acute respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus which exists as…
Cold and flu: what to eat to help relieve specific symptoms
Allergies 12 Feb 2019

Cold and flu: what to eat to help relieve specific symptoms

Jump to Foods for cold and flu symptoms Fighting a fever with food Help headaches with hydration Cure a sore throat with plenty of fluid Remedy a cough with honey and lemon tea Drink if you’ve got diarrhoea Nausea and vomiting nutrition…
Someone Sick in the Family? How to Disinfect Your Home Properly
Allergies 11 Feb 2019

Someone Sick in the Family? How to Disinfect Your Home Properly

Viral infections can sometimes have a knock-on effect. One family member falls sick, and soon enough other members of the household are also affected. Well, that’s usually because one person suffering from sickness can leave behind germs of cold and flu that remain glued to household items and…
When to see a doctor about your cold
Allergies 13 Dec 2018

When to see a doctor about your cold

It’s cold and flu season again, and it’s quite common to have to wait to see a GP. But when is the right time to…
Your GP can help you in more ways than you realise
Allergies 13 Dec 2018

Your GP can help you in more ways than you realise

>Your GP does much more than prescribe antibiotics and issue medical certificates - here’s a look at the scope of GP health services.  You might…