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coronavirus (COVID-19)
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
How the latest COVID advice will affect your Christmas
Christmas is around the corner, but another COVID wave has already arrived. The rules have changed, but how might the latest covid advice affect your celebrations?
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...
COVID-19 Vaccine Push
Australia was one of the leading countries when COVID-19 vaccines were first offered with more than 95 per cent of...
COVID Update – General Practice Could Be Life-saving
At the time of writing, Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are thought to be taking over in Australia. As they are more...
COVID and children. What should parents do if their child gets the virus?
Paediatrician, Associate Professor Margie Danchin provides expert advice. Recently the New South Wales Coroner...
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...
Long COVID – The Latest
This is one of the greatest unknowns. Dr Norman Swan takes a closer look with Epidemiologist Professor Greg...
