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When the immune system starts to break down, a virus that would normally have been under control starts to flourish. Here’s why – and what you can do about it.
RSV is most common in kids under 5. Research suggests it could cause asthma, but we need to know more.
It’s a common idea, but a myth. Here’s what we think is really going on.
You’re ready to get off the couch. But is it to early to go for a run? Here’s what to consider.
You wake with a sore throat and realise you are sick. Is this going to be a two-day or a two-week illness? Here’s how to tell the difference between these common infections.
Both can get better by themselves. But one can lead to rare and serious complications.
Is it time to cut the men in your life some slack this winter? Here’s what the evidence says.
Excessive exposure causes skin cancer, but sun exposure also has benefits. How do you balance the two?
COVID complacency is a serious threat to public health. COVID hasn’t gone away. Vaccines haven’t become pointless – and it’s a good idea to keep wearing your mask.
It can be difficult to an appointment to see your GP. So when should you make the effort to see a GP for a prescription for influenza antivirals? And how effective are they?
A quick energy source or a temporary relief from discomfort? Here’s what drives our food preferences when we’re sick.
Cases of the flu and COVID are set to rise over winter, with many people looking to get vaccinated against both viruses.
To combat the decline in immunity as we age, specific boosters are available for people aged over 65. Here’s how they work, and why they are needed.
As people flock back to offices and pack public transport, we’re seeing more cases of the flu than in recent years. The flu shot isn’t perfect but it cuts your chance of being hospitalised.
Children aged under six years shouldn’t have cough syrup. It’s not only ineffective, it can be harmful.
Flu vaccinations protect against four subtypes of influenza. But we don’t know what subtypes will circulate this flu season.
If you’re over 65, you’ll likely get an immune-boosting flu shot. And there are options for those who don’t want a vaccine made with eggs – though the standard shots are safe for those with allergies.
Far from a mild disease, the flu can cause serious illness and death, particularly among children and older age groups. The flu vaccine isn’t perfect, but it’s the best way to protect yourself.
Your rapid antigen tests say you’re COVID-negative but you still have cold symptoms. Generally, you should stay away from others until you’re well again.
Principales colaboradores
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Professor of Medicine, Monash University
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Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University
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Specialist General Practitioner, and Conjoint Senior Lecturer, UNSW Sydney
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Deputy Director, WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza
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Professor, Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University
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Senior Lecturer; MD, Victoria University
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Professor of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, Australian National University
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Professor of Immunology, Vice-Chancellors Distinguished Professorial Fellow, Head of Immunology and Translational Research, Victoria University
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Public Health, Bond University
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Ph.D. candidate in Psychology, Stanford University
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Assistant professor, School of Engineering and Applied Science, George Washington University
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Reader in Infectious Disease Epidemiology, UCL
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PhD Candidate, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor of Thermal Physiology, University of Wollongong
