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Older Australians are being urged to make sure they are up to date with tetanus vaccines following the first death from the infection in decades. READ MORE
Covid skyrockets to third leading cause of death in Australia
Covid-19 has skyrocketed to become the third leading cause of death among Australians in 2022, raising a dire warning from experts who insist the pandemic is not over despite widespread messaging to… more
Yes, masks reduce the risk of spreading COVID, despite a review saying they don…
Although there is strong evidence face masks significantly reduce transmission of such infections both in health-care settings and in the community, some experts do not agree. READ MORE
What is Marburg virus and should we be worried?
An epidemic outbreak of Marburg virus in Equatorial Guinea, Central Africa, was confirmed this week, the first time the virus has occurred there. At least 16 cases have been detected, and nine deaths… more
How to protect yourself against bushfire smoke this summer
It’s bushfire season. So you might be wondering about the best way to protect yourself from the health impacts of smoke. Read more