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, by Tatianna Gerard Common Illnesses You Can Catch on a Cruise (and How to Avoid Them)
There's something about being on a cruise ship that makes you feel like you're in your own little world — buffets around every corner, new...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Should Australians Be Worried About the New Ebola Strain? What You Actually Need to Know
A new Ebola outbreak in Africa recently has sparked international concern, with health authorities closely monitoring cases linked to the Bundibugyo virus — a less...
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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 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 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 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 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 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 Spring Means Mosquito Season: How to Stay Bite-Free as the Weather Warms
Spring in Australia is one of the best times of the year. The days get longer, the sun feels warmer, gardens come alive again —...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Viral Co-Infections: Can You Really Have COVID-19, Flu and RSV at the Same Time?
When sniffles turn serious, and your rapid test shows negative for COVID-19, you might wonder — what else could it be? Or could it be...
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, by Tatianna Gerard New COVID Variant XFG: What Makes Stratus Different, and What to Expect
Just when it felt like the COVID variant conversation had quieted down, a new name is making the rounds: XFG, informally referred to as Stratus....
