27
Oct
We have spoken a length about the pandemic’s impact on mental health. But, what about vice versa? Does stress play a role in how our bodies recover from COVID-19? Could it be...
Health
18
Oct
Changes to Australia’s isolation rules came into effect on October 14. This involved removal of the isolation mandate for people who test positive for COVID.
At a time like...
13
Oct
A new Omicron-specific version of the Moderna (a.k.a bivalent Moderna) vaccine is now available to the Australian public.
Who is eligible?
Last month, the Australian...
12
Oct
On wastage
It was announced that from 11.59pm on 12 October, Victorians will no longer be required to report a positive COVID-19 test to health authorities nor to...
30
Sep
In a media release dated 27th September, Professor Jane Halton AO presented her independent review of Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine and treatment procurements to the Government.
Her recommendations covered the...
21
Sep
The development of COVID-19 vaccines has been a landmark breakthrough in managing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Most vaccinated individuals have either had mild to well-tolerated reactions to them. But is...
14
Sep
On 29 August, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) provisionally approved Moderna's bivalent COVID-19 vaccine, SPIKEVAX Bivalent Original/Omicron, for use as a booster dose in adults 18 years and over. This is the...
12
Sep
Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. It's hard to tell the difference between flu and COVID-19 just by looking at the symptoms...
30
Aug
Those who have managed to avoid catching COVID-19 so far into the pandemic must be wondering if it’s just luck or something else.
Could it be diligent mask-wearing or...
25
Aug
Some time ago, we discussed the effects of lockdown on mental health. It's appropriate we now talk about the impact of the overall pandemic experience on mental health. Although a measure of...