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, by Tatianna Gerard Why Do Some People Get More Severe COVID-19 Than Others? New Research Offers Clues
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, one question has continued to puzzle both scientists and the public alike: why do some people experience only...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Still Sick After Checking for COVID, RSV & Flu? It Could Be Adenovirus
You did everything right. You tested for COVID-19. You considered RSV. You thought about the flu. The results came back negative — or maybe they...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Faster Diagnosis Starts at Home: The Role of Rapid Tests in Detecting Respiratory Illnesses
As the weather cools across Australia, we start to see a familiar pattern — more coughs, colds and respiratory illnesses circulating in the community. Autumn...
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, by Tatianna Gerard What is the New COVID-19 Cicada Strain? Symptoms & What Australians Should Know
A new COVID-19 strain known as Cicada has started appearing in headlines as it spreads in parts of the US and Europe and is also...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Pandemic Preparedness: Are We Truly Ready?
We’ve already lived through one global pandemic. But public health experts are clear — the next one is not a question of if, but when....
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, by Tatianna Gerard Long COVID: What We Now Know & Why COVID Still Matters
Even though the peak of the pandemic has passed, COVID-19 continues to leave a long imprint on many Australians. Since restrictions were lifted in late...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Summer Health Risks: The Viruses Most Likely to Spread This Season
When most of us think about “virus season,” we picture winter colds and flu. But in Australia, summer brings its own wave of viruses —...
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, by Tatianna Gerard How to Spot a Fake P2 or N95 Respirator Mask: A Buyer’s Guide
When it comes to protecting yourself from dust, bushfire smoke, or airborne pathogens, a quality mask isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. But here’s the problem:...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Understanding Blood Oxygen Levels: What’s Normal at Every Age
When it comes to your overall health, blood oxygen levels may not be something you think about often — until you're dealing with a respiratory...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Viral Co-Infections: Can You Really Have COVID-19, Flu and RSV at the Same Time?
When sniffles turn serious, and your rapid test shows negative for COVID-19, you might wonder — what else could it be? Or could it be...
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, by Tatianna Gerard New COVID Variant XFG: What Makes Stratus Different, and What to Expect
Just when it felt like the COVID variant conversation had quieted down, a new name is making the rounds: XFG, informally referred to as Stratus....
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, by Tatianna Gerard NB.1.8.1 in Australia: Understanding the Latest COVID-19 Variant
It feels like every few months there’s a new name in the COVID-19 headlines — another variant to watch, another round of questions. From Delta...
