It's important to check if you need a pneumococcal vaccination. Only around 50% of older aged Australians and 33% of specific at-risk groups of adults and adole...
You'll notice that the common cold makes a comeback as the weather begins to cool down in autumn. As do complementary medicines for many people to prevent and t...
The influenza season will be here soon and nearly 500,000 Australians could catch the flu this year. Free vaccine is available if you are at high risk of severe...
A recent review revealed that a lot needs to be done to improve asthma control in Australian children (www.aihw.gov.au).
Asthma affects 1 in 5 children. The ...
As winter sets in, it is a good time to see your GP to review your asthma management. Most asthma attacks are triggered by the common cold and other respiratory...
It’s that time of the year again when viruses are out in force and many people turn to vitamins and pills to ward off colds and flus.
However, the best w...
Health authorities have advised that seasonal flu vaccine can once again be given to children aged from 6 months to 5 years, using two specific brands, Vaxigrip...
Influenza is a serious disease in children, who are at high risk of complications such as pneumonia. The flu can also aggravate chronic health problems such as ...
Anyone at risk of serious health complications from the flu can now get free seasonal flu vaccine from their GP after the government recently extended the free...
Pandemic influenza H1N1 2009 (‘swine flu’) vaccine has been approved for use in children from 6 months of age. The vaccine has been carefully studied and shown ...