Avoid listeria in pregnancy
Health authorities have recently issued warnings for listeriosis (infection with listeria bacteria) which can be a serious risk for pregnant women. Listeriosis is usually caught from contaminated food. It is generally a mild infection causing fever, headache, muscle...
Influenza vaccination in children
Australia’s national guidelines recommend vaccination for anyone from 6 months of age who wants to reduce their risk of catching the infection. Influenza is a serious disease in young children. Furthermore, children often transmit the infection to other family...
Solariums. Is a tan worth dying for?
From this week (March 2008), tough new laws begin in South Australia regulating solarium use. This follows the introduction of similar laws in Victoria last month. Solariums (sunbeds or tanning booths) are fitted with light tubes that release concentrated artificial...