COVID-19 Vaccines and Children
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recently approved COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged 5-11 years from 10 January 2022. This follows on from the introduction of vaccines for…
Stress and Burnout
At this time of year, it can feel like a bit more of a limp to the finish line, rather than a sprint, as we head towards Christmas and the…
COVID-19 vaccine update – exemptions
There’s been a lot of discussion lately around medical exemptions to COVID-19 vaccinations, with an increasing number of people approaching their GP to ask for an exemption. It’s important to…
Mental health – it starts with our children
As we head towards Mental Health month in October, and this year’s Mental Health Week (9-16 October) theme of “mental health starts with our children”, we thought we’d take a…
On a quest to stamp out Strep A
A sore throat is one of the most common reasons for patients, particularly children, to visit their GP. In a large number of these cases, the sore throat is caused…
Quelling the confusion around COVID-19 vaccines
With all the recent changes and conflicting advice around COVID-19 vaccines, many people are understandably feeling anxious and confused. In this month’s blog, we outline the Australian Government’s current guidelines…
Let’s Talk About Men’s Health
This week is Men’s Health Week, a timely reminder for us to talk about men’s health and raise awareness of the preventable health problems affecting Australia’s men and boys.We know…
Thyroid Health
As part of Thyroid Awareness Month in May, we thought we’d take a closer look at thyroid health, including the function of the thyroid and how to keep it healthy.…
Why you should get your flu vaccine this year
With all the focus on COVID-19 vaccines in recent months, many people may be wondering if they need to bother with their annual flu vaccine this year. The short answer…
Flushing out the salty facts on kidney health
With March bringing us Salt Awareness Week (8-14 March), World Kidney Day (11 March) and Kidney Awareness Week (15-21 March), we thought we’d take a closer look at how salt…