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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 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 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 Man Flu: Myth, Mockery, or Medical Truth?
“Man flu” – the phrase that launched a thousand eye rolls. We all know the drill. A man comes down with a cold — a...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Adenovirus vs. RSV: What are the Differences & Similarities?
Adenovirus and RSV—two viruses that often bring about respiratory issues—can be tricky to tell apart. Both can cause symptoms that are similar to the common...
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, by Tatianna Gerard The Top 3 COVID-19 Variants in Australia Right Now: What You Need to Know
As we settle into 2025, it’s clear that COVID-19 hasn’t completely left the stage. While things are far more manageable than they were a few...
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, by Tatianna Gerard What is Adenovirus (AdV)? Learn About Its Impact, Symptoms & How to Treat It
Adenovirus infections might not always make headlines, but they’re more common than you might think—and they can affect anyone, including adults. Adenoviruses are a group...
