Cold & Flu

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…

Children's health 13 Oct 2023

Protect your kids with free routine immunisations

Childhood immunisation is a safe, free and effective way to protect your children from serious diseases. From the moment they’re born, most babies can fight the germs they encounter every day, but there are some serious and life-threatening diseases they are not protected from. The free vaccines available through the…

Children's health 30 Sep 2022

Is it a cold, or flu, or an infection? Guide to fevers in children

All kids get a fever from time to time. A fever is not something harmful in itself, and often indicates that the body warmed up to fight an infection. Parents are sometimes confused about what adequate measures should be taken when they find their child uneasy at midnight,…

Cold & Flu 15 Mar 2022

The Complete Australian Flu Vaccine Guide 2022

Wondering why you should get the flu vaccine this season? Find all your questions answered in Healthengine's flu vaccine guide 2022.

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

Children’s health: what does a paediatrician do?

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