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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...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Have You Been Exposed to Mould? Here’s How to Detox Safely
When people discover they’ve been exposed to mould, the first instinct is often to “detox” — to flush out the toxins and feel better as...
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, by Tatianna Gerard P100 & P3 Respirators in Healthcare: Do You Really Need That Level of Protection?
Most healthcare professionals are well-acquainted with surgical masks and N95/P2 respirators — they’re the standard go-to for infection control, airborne pathogen protection, and patient care....
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, by Tatianna Gerard Are P3 & P100 Respirators the Same? Get to Know the Difference
Most of us are familiar with respirators labelled P2 or N95, which are commonly used for protection against dust, smoke, and airborne pathogens. However, when respiratory...
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, by Tatianna Gerard What PPE Should You Wear for Radiation Protection?
Radiation is invisible, odourless, and potentially life-threatening — which makes protecting yourself from it very different from other workplace hazards. Unlike dust, chemicals, or biological...
