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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...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Breathe Better, Perform Better: Why Respiratory Training Matters
When it comes to improving performance, most people focus on strength, endurance and nutrition. You train your muscles, track your workouts and fuel your body...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Everyday Ways to Support Breathing When Living With Asthma
Living with asthma can mean dealing with more than the occasional wheeze. For some people, it shows up as chest tightness, breathlessness, coughing, or symptoms...
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, by Tatianna Gerard How to Tell if Your Lungs Need More Support
It is easy to take breathing for granted until it starts to feel different. Maybe you have noticed that climbing the stairs leaves you more...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Mould Allergy vs Mould Toxicity: What’s the Difference?
Mould is a common part of the natural environment, yet it can also become a concern when it grows indoors. Damp buildings, water damage and...
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, by Tatianna Gerard The Germiest Thing on Your Flight Is in Your Bag
When you think about germs on a plane, your mind probably goes straight to the bathroom, tray tables or seat pockets. After all, hundreds of...
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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 When to Replace Sundström SR 100 Respirator Filters (And How to Do It Properly)
Using a half face respirator for the first time can feel a little overwhelming — especially when it comes to filters. What goes where? How...
