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NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has blasted anti-vaxxers, saying those who choose not to get vaccinated are suggesting they “don’t care” if they put others at risk. “I just want people to acknowledge that because unvaccinated ...
The next phase of the Australian Government’s COVID-19 vaccination communications campaign launches today, reminding people that the first thing they need to do to get back into the swing of living normally again is get ...
The news of a growing COVID outbreak in Parklea Prison where at least 31 prisoners have tested positive shows we the need for the urgent release of non-violent offenders from the state’s overcrowded prison system. ...
Difficulty breathing is the most common symptom before cardiac arrest, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2021. “Breathing problems more frequently preceded cardiac arrest than chest pain,” said study author Filip Gnesin, a research ...
The initial results from a world-first, 10-year study of more than 100 nursing and allied health graduates have found that the more time students spend in rural areas, the more likely they are to stay ...
Tightened airport procedures in Melbourne after passengers weren’t given a health check. The NSW government will consider setting up a fringe north of Albury as it reacts to the “high-risk situation” brought about by a ...
I’m an Australian GP. I’m also married to a U.S. military member. So, it’s fair to mention life has taken a dramatic turn over the past few years. My experience as a doctor within the Australian ...
Australia’s health system is known to be one of the most effective within the world, providing safe and affordable healthcare for all Australians. It’s jointly passed by all levels of the Australian government – federal, ...
We’ll cut to the chase and go straight to learning. Today we’ll be discussing Australia’s Private Healthcare System and the most common questions users want to learn about it. The private or independent healthcare sector ...
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) recently updated its guidelines on how to reduce health risks brought on from drinking alcohol. At 6,000 deaths per year* from alcohol-attributed diseases, it’s a significant problem ...
People aged 70 years and over, people aged 65 years and over with chronic medical conditions, people with compromised immune systems, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over the age of 50, are at ...
Australia’s largest health insurer, Bupa, announced today it would be delaying the annual 1 April premium increase for all customers for six months. According to Bupa Australia & New Zealand Chief Executive Officer, Hisham El-Ansary, ...