03
Jan
With the use of rapid antigen tests on the increase, consumers presently have 15 different home tests listed on the ARTG to decide between.
The comparisons between the tests...
Health
03
Jan
With so much reporting on rapid antigen testing, it is timely to sit back and look at some of the published data on the performance of rapid antigen tests, and conclusions being...
27
Oct
Greg Hunt, Minister for Health and Aged Care, announced in a press release today that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved a booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for individuals...
08
Oct
The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting heavy rainfall in October which can lead to above-average grass growth and increased levels of ryegrass pollen, a major allergic pollen type in Victoria.
06
Sep
Minister for Health and Aged Care, Greg Hunt, announced that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has given provisional approval of the Moderna COVID vaccine for children aged between 12 and 17.
03
Sep
Melbourne has now chalked up the unfortunate milestone of 200 days in lockdown. Early in the crisis, much was made of people’s mental health due to the demands of balancing work and child...
05
Aug
After a disrupted year in the classroom, many children have clearly been affected and many others may be predisposed to heightened anxiety levels.
The effect of the pandemic on...
29
Jun
The winter solstice has come and passed, bringing with it the shortest day and longest night of the year. If you’re feeling a bit down, you’re not alone. Fewer daylight hours are often linked to feelings of tiredness, sadness and less interest in social activities. These symptoms can be associated with a form of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD.
18
Jun
It’s officially winter. The days are shorter and the nights colder, making it a task to get out of bed every morning. We all know how harsh Melbourne’s windy winter can be...
24
May
Influenza season is set to peak one month from now. Health experts are urging people to get their jab sooner rather than later.