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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 Why Insects Love Summer Holidays — and How to Keep Them Away
Summer holidays are meant to be all about sunshine, BBQs, beach days, and spending more time outdoors — not constantly swatting flies or scratching mosquito...
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, by Tatianna Gerard 7 Supplements You Shouldn’t Take at the Same Time as Iron
Iron supplements are commonly taken to support energy levels, iron deficiency, and overall wellbeing. But what many people don’t realise is that when you take...
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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 What Areas in Australia Are Most at Risk for Japanese Encephalitis?
Over the past few summers, Australia has seen a noticeable increase in mosquito activity — and with it, a rise in mosquito-borne diseases. One virus...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Summer Health Risks: The Viruses Most Likely to Spread This Season
When most of us think about “virus season,” we picture winter colds and flu. But in Australia, summer brings its own wave of viruses —...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Saliva Drug Testing: How Accurate Are They?
Drug and alcohol testing has become a standard safety measure across Australia — not just in high-risk industries like mining, transport, and construction, but also...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Is That Mould Dangerous? How to Identify Common Types at Home
Mould is one of those problems that often hides in plain sight. A small patch on the bathroom ceiling, a musty smell in the wardrobe,...
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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...
