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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 Is It Normal to Still Be Coughing Weeks After a Cold?
Your cold is over. The fever has gone, your sore throat has settled and you're starting to feel like yourself again. But every now and...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Could Mould Be Making You Sick? Signs, Symptoms & Home Testing Guide
Have you ever had a lingering cough, constant sneezing, a blocked nose or unexplained fatigue that just doesn't seem to go away? Perhaps you've assumed...
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, by Tatianna Gerard How Much Do You Really Know About RSV Risks? Key Facts for Older Adults
Winter in Australia typically brings increased attention to respiratory illnesses such as influenza and COVID-19. But this year, RSV has emerged as the most commonly...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Be Prepared Like a Healthcare Professional: Your Home Medicine Cabinet Checklist
Most of us don't think about our home medicine cabinet until someone comes down with a fever, gets a nasty cut, or wakes up feeling...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Can Probiotics Prevent Colds and Flu?
As the weather cools down, colds, coughs and respiratory infections tend to become more common. Many people start looking for ways to support their immune...
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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 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 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...
