Oct 24, 2021 | Gastrointestinal Health, Kids and Teens Health
Pinworms are a common problem in young children. The symptoms are an itchy bottom, and you can often see the pinworms when you look at it. And the treatment is usually a single dose of a particular medication, which your pharmacist can advise you on or your GP. If...
Oct 19, 2021 | Exercise and Fitness, Healthy Eating
People live very stressful lives in the present age and this makes them feel tired when they wake up. Throughout the day, most people do not have the energy to work. This results in a reduction of productivity one way or the other. However, there are some simple life...
Oct 18, 2021 | Medicines, Pain
Codeine is now removed from pharmacies because it was more dangerous than helpful as a painkiller. Codeine-containing painkillers and cough and flu compounds are no longer available via your pharmacy. And they haven’t been for some time. They’re only...
Oct 16, 2021 | Coronavirus - COVID-19, Mental Health
Fighting lockdown fatigue is essential to keep you physically and mental healthy so we can all enjoy the freedoms that will come at the end. Lockdown fatigue is a real thing. It’s hard to actually know exactly what is the right thing to do to overcoming lockdown...
Oct 15, 2021 | Coronavirus - COVID-19, Coronavirus - Vaccinations, Immunity
With vaccination rates across Australia rapidly rising and the new year fast approaching, it is timely that we examine what everyday life could look like in the ‘new normal’. Governments around Australia are currently making cautious moves towards lifting...
Oct 15, 2021 | Coronavirus - COVID-19, Coronavirus - Vaccinations, Immunity
In recent months there has been a lot of talk by politicians about the Doherty modelling and the Burnet modelling in relation to COVID-19. What are they and how have they helped during the pandemic? Doherty Institute modelling A few months ago, the Australian Federal...
Oct 15, 2021 | Coronavirus - COVID-19, Tests and Investigations
Australians will be able to use rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 at home from 1 November 2021, once the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) – our national medical regulator, approves this testing measure. The TGA has already approved 33 rapid antigen tests for use...
Oct 14, 2021 | Coronavirus - COVID-19, Coronavirus - Vaccinations, Immunity
Both Moderna and Pfizer are currently running trials for vaccines for kids under 12. For ages 12-15 both Moderner and Pfizer have been approved and are suitable. The best vaccine for kids is the vaccine that’s available. So for 12- to 15-year-olds in Australia...
Oct 13, 2021 | Coronavirus - COVID-19, Coronavirus - Vaccinations, Immunity
There’s no right number of cases per day. What’s the right number of cases per day? There is no real answer to that question. It’s how many people end up in hospital and intensive care. There is no right number of cases per day. We need to reduce the...
