Whether at the movies, on the bus or in a crowd at the football, seeing strangers cough and sneeze reminds us COVID-19...
Winter health
How to wash your hands like a doctor
How long should you wash your hands and does hand sanitizer really work as well as soap and water? Discover the science of hand hygiene
What you need to know about COVID-19 now
As the Australian winter approaches so too does another COVID wave. We catch up with the ABC’s Dr...
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Push
Many Australians are under-vaccinated and need to protect themselves against COVID. Australia was one of the leading...
Over 30 and due for a 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose: Should you wait for the new vaccines?
COVID-19 cases remain high in Australia and a surge in cases of the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants described as ‘masters...
Additional COVID-19 vaccine now recommended for vulnerable Australians
Some Australians can receive their fourth — and in some cases, their fifth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. In Australia,...
Influenza could be bad this year. What does it mean for your practice?
Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly has recently warned Australia is likely to see an increase in flu cases this winter...
Common Cold
The common cold can be caught anytime during the year. The best cure is to rest up and drink plenty of fluids.
Whats is COPD? – Dr. Norman Swan
Dr. Norman Swan explains what chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is and provides basic strategies in looking yourself if you have.
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.