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, by Tatianna Gerard Why Your P2 Respirator Keeps Fogging Your Glasses—and What You Can Do
If you wear glasses with a P2 respirator, you've probably experienced it: you put your respirator on, take a few breaths, and suddenly your lenses...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Valved vs Non-Valved P2 Respirators for Work: Which Do You Need?
If you've shopped for P2 respirators before, you may have noticed that some have a small valve on the front, while others don't. It's easy...
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, by Tatianna Gerard What’s the Difference Between a Respirator Fit Test & Fit Check?
When it comes to wearing a P2 respirator, choosing a certified product is only part of the equation. For a tight-fitting respirator to provide its...
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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 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 Should Australians Be Worried About the New Ebola Strain? What You Actually Need to Know
A new Ebola outbreak in Africa recently has sparked international concern, with health authorities closely monitoring cases linked to the Bundibugyo virus — a less...
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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 What Respirator Do You Need for Asbestos and Dust Work?
When it comes to working around asbestos, silica, and construction dust, one of the most dangerous mistakes a worker can make has nothing to do...
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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 AS/NZS 1715: What This Standard Means for Respirator Masks
Respirator masks play a critical role in protecting people from airborne hazards — from dust and fumes to infectious particles. In Australia and New Zealand,...
