Allergies
24 Jun 2024
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…
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…
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
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…