Dr. Norman Swan explains what chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is and provides basic strategies in looking yourself if you have.
Colds and Flu
The importance of continuing to deliver “normal” GP practice services in the months ahead
COVID-19 has had and continues to have a big impact on conventional general practice service delivery. The...
What Are the Known Counter Interactions of this Vaccine?
Dr. Normal Swan explains the safety of the two Covid-19 Vaccines and the recommended method of having them administered. He also recommends discussing and seeking clarification from your doctor.
How Long Will the Vaccine Last?
Dr. Norman Swan discusses why he believes that we will all need booster injections to protect ourselves against corona virus and it’s many strains.
How Do Vaccines Work? Dr Norman Swan
Dr Normal Swan explains the way vaccines work. He discusses the controlled introduction of the virus or illness we wish to immunise again, in order to allow our bodies to produce the necessary anti bodies to fight it when the full virus gets into our system.
Is Covid Seasonal? Dr Norman Swan
Dr Norman Swan discusses whether or not the corona virus is a seasonal virus and if it is affected by the weather in its speed of spread etc.
Australian Standard Vaccination Schedule
An easy guide to the vaccinations included in the National Immunisation Schedule as well as some other recommended vaccinations you need.
Meningitis
Meningitis: what is it, what causes it and what are the symptoms? Find out all you need to know, plus risk factors, treatment and prevention.
What is a cytokine storm? Does it happen in COVID-19?
Dr Norman Swan. A cytokine storm is an over-reaction of the immune system and it can happen in COVID-19.
Will the flu shot protect me from COVID-19?
Flu vaccine won’t protect you against coronavirus. They are completely different viruses, and flu vaccine will only protect you against influenza.