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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...
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, by Tatianna Gerard What Is the Nipah Virus? Key Facts to Know about the Current Outbreak
In recent weeks, the Nipah virus has been making headlines after new cases were confirmed in India, prompting heightened monitoring across parts of Asia and...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Cleaning Chemicals You Should Never Mix (and Why)
Mixing cleaning chemicals is one of the most common — and most dangerous — mistakes made during cleaning, both at home and in workplaces. It...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Food-Grade vs Food-Safe Cleaners: A Guide for Commercial Businesses
In commercial kitchens, aged care facilities, healthcare settings and food preparation areas, cleaning isn’t just about appearances — it’s about protecting food safety and 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 How Your HVAC System Might Increase Risks of Legionnaires’ Disease
Air conditioning plays an important role in keeping homes, workplaces and care settings comfortable — especially during Australia’s hot summers. However, air conditioning systems are...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Heatwave Readiness in Australia: Tips to Stay Prepared
Heatwaves are a familiar part of Australian summers — but they affect more than just how hot the day feels. Extended periods of extreme heat...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Gardening Safely: Products Linked to Legionnaires’ Disease and How to Reduce Risk
Legionnaires’ disease is often associated with large buildings, air-conditioning systems or contaminated water sources — but did you know some common gardening products can also...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Ross River Virus Detected in Victoria: Key Facts & Practical Guide for Protection
Ross River virus is a mosquito-borne illness that circulates in Australia every year, but recent reports of detections in Victoria’s Gippsland region in news media...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Whooping Cough on the Rise: Causes, Risks & Prevention
Whooping cough may feel like a disease of the past, but recent reports of rising cases are a reminder that it never truly disappeared. Also...
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, by Tatianna Gerard New Research Links RSV to Increased Heart Risks in Adults
RSV is often thought of as a seasonal virus that mainly affects babies and young children. But growing research is showing that RSV can also...
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, by Tatianna Gerard PPE for Droplet Precautions: The 4 Essential Items You Must Wear
When someone coughs, sneezes, or even talks, tiny respiratory droplets can travel through the air and spread infection to people nearby. That’s why PPE plays...