Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why can you still get influenza if you've had a flu shot?
Restrictions have eased, international borders are open and influenza is back in Australia after a two-year absence.
Jun 20, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aussie COVID-19 cases higher than reported
It is estimated that by the end of February 2022 at least 17% of the Australian adult population had recently been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to results released today from Australia's ...
Jun 20, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
At least one in 500 children estimated to have caught COVID-19 in pandemic's first year
The seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies in children was between 0.21% and 0.42% early in 2021, according to research published today by the Medical Journal of Australia.
Jun 15, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
As flu cases surge, vaccination may offer some bonus protection from COVID as well
After virtually disappearing for two years, influenza is back and rapidly sweeping across Australia—and the world.
May 26, 2022
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Pediatrics
Giant tube slides and broken legs: Why the latest playground craze is a serious hazard
Child's play involves risk and challenge, a vital part of development. Failing, falling and picking yourself up again are crucial life lessons. But children also need to be protected from severe and lifelong injury.
Apr 25, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID cases are rising but we probably won't need more restrictions unless a worse variant hits
COVID case numbers are tracking up in Australia, with an average of 57,000 new cases recorded each day.
Apr 5, 2022
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Health
Sick of packing school lunches already? Here's how to make it easier
As academics and dietitians, we have a head start in making nutritious choices for our kids, but we also sometimes struggle with lunchboxes.
Apr 5, 2022
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Surgery
Three orthopedic surgeries that might be doing patients (and their pockets) more harm than good
Orthopedic surgery (surgery for problems related to bones, joints, tendons and ligaments) is the third most common reason Australians go under the knife.
Mar 25, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Australia battles spread of Japanese encephalitis
Australia said Friday it is buying extra vaccines to fight the potentially deadly, mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus, which has spread down the flood-hit east coast for the first time.
Mar 11, 2022
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Vaccination
Adolescents aged 16 to 17 can now get their COVID boosters. Why not younger children?
Adolescents aged 16 to 17 are now eligible to receive their Pfizer vaccine booster, following the recommendation earlier this week from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).
Feb 4, 2022
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