Overcoming stress. The ABCD of CBT.
Things inevitably go wrong in life. Whether or not we get upset by them and the degree of distress we feel depends largely on the way we think about them. This is good news because while we may not be able to change other people or our life circumstances, we can...
Does my child have a food allergy?
Food allergy is on the increase and now affects about 1 in 10 Australian children. Any food can cause an allergy but the ones that cause more than 90% of cases are: Cow's milk Eggs Peanuts and tree nuts Fish Shellfish Soy Fortunately, the majority of food allergies...
Pneumococcal booster for 1-3 year olds
Infants between 12 and 35 months need to come to the doctor for an additional free# dose of the new pneumococcal vaccine. The government-funded vaccine is available from 1 October 2011 for 12 months only*. The previous pneumococcal vaccine gave protection against...
Bon voyage! Staying healthy overseas.
Planning ahead is the key to staying healthy during overseas travel. Many serious health risks can be avoided by careful preparation and visiting your doctor to check if any vaccinations are needed. Travel checklist Make up or buy a small medical kit. Take sufficient...