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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,...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Common PPE Mistakes in Healthcare & Aged Care — and How to Prevent Them
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a critical part of infection prevention in healthcare and aged care environments. From protecting staff during routine care to reducing...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Are Airplane Cabins Full of Germs? Here’s What Research Says
Flying is part of everyday life for many people, whether for work or leisure. Airplanes are enclosed spaces, people sit close together, and flights can...
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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....
