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, by Tatianna Gerard What Is Diphtheria? Symptoms, Spread & Why Australia Is Seeing Cases Again
There are diseases most of us assume are no longer a real concern in Australia. Diphtheria is one of them. Decades of routine childhood vaccination...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Cruise Ship Illnesses: What Travellers Should Know About Hantavirus & Other Travel-Linked Infections
Cruise ship illnesses are back in the headlines after a recent hantavirus cluster was linked to the MV Hondius, an expedition cruise ship carrying passengers...
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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 Freezing Cooked Food Doesn’t Kill Bacteria — Here’s Where Food Safety Really Matters
Most of us assume that once food is cooked and placed in the freezer, it’s completely safe to eat later. It feels logical—heat kills bacteria,...
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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 The Dirtiest Items in Your Kitchen (That You Use Every Day)
The kitchen is one of the busiest areas in any home. It’s where we prepare meals, wash dishes, store food and handle a variety of...
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, by Tatianna Gerard What Is the Nipah Virus? Key Facts to Know about the Current Outbreak
In recent weeks, the Nipah virus has been making headlines after new cases were confirmed in India, prompting heightened monitoring across parts of Asia and...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Cleaning Chemicals You Should Never Mix (and Why)
Mixing cleaning chemicals is one of the most common — and most dangerous — mistakes made during cleaning, both at home and in workplaces. It...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Food-Grade vs Food-Safe Cleaners: A Guide for Commercial Businesses
In commercial kitchens, aged care facilities, healthcare settings and food preparation areas, cleaning isn’t just about appearances — it’s about protecting food safety and reducing...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Subclade K Influenza: What Australians Need to Know About the Latest Flu Variant
Over the past few months, headlines overseas have been warning about a so-called “superflu” linked to a new influenza A variant known as subclade K....
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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 Is There Mould Hiding Behind Your Paint? Why Painting Over It Doesn’t Work
You’ve scrubbed the mould spots off your bathroom wall, given it a fresh coat of paint, and everything looks clean again — for now. But...
