A recent pertussis (whooping cough) epidemic in which a newborn baby died in Melbourne in February 2011 has prompted calls for more widespread vaccination.
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The latest Australian National Children’s Nutrition Survey found that many children are not getting enough calcium in their diets. In fact, of all the nutrient...
This is a delicious low FODMAP recipe (see article) the whole family can enjoy.
Recipe serves 4. Time to make 25 min. Cost per serve $4.69.
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In Australia a free GP helpline is now operating in most states to provide after-hours telephone advice when your GP is not available.
This will be especiall...
Women who have had HPV vaccination (human papillomavirus) still need to have regular Pap smears until the age of 70.
Have you had a Pap test in the last 2 ...
If you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or suffer from bloating, abdominal pain or a change in bowel habits you may benefit from a low ‘FODMAP’ diet.#
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Things inevitably go wrong in life. Whether or not we get upset by them and the degree of distress we feel depends largely on the way we think about them. This ...
Food allergy is on the increase and now affects about 1 in 10 Australian children.
Any food can cause an allergy but the ones that cause more than 90% of cas...
Infants between 12 and 35 months need to come to the doctor for an additional free# dose of the new pneumococcal vaccine. The government-funded vaccine is avai...
Planning ahead is the key to staying healthy during overseas travel. Many serious health risks can be avoided by careful preparation and visiting your doctor to...
