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What does it mean to be immunocompromised? And why does...
May 15, 2020
Immunocompromised is a broad term reflecting the fact someone’s immune system isn’t as strong and balanced as it should be. Because immunocompromised people’s immune systems are defective or ineffective, they’re unable to stop invasion and colonisation by foreign intruders, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19. An under-performing immune response leaves people susceptible to infection,…
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What does it mean to be immunocompromised? And why does...
May 15, 2020
Immunocompromised is a broad term reflecting the fact someone’s immune system isn’t as strong and…
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What do you love about nursing? 4 nurses share their st...
May 12, 2020
This International Nurses Day, we asked four nurses from very diverse backgrounds what it is…
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Coronavirus: there are no miracle foods or diets that c...
May 6, 2020
Since the global outbreak of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), there have been widespread claims on…
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Even in a pandemic, continue with routine health care a...
April 30, 2020
As we continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, many hospitals and health services are actually…
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Early flu shot critical for people with asthma
April 2, 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak makes the influenza vaccination more important than ever for the 2.7 million…
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Worried about your child getting coronavirus? Here̵...
March 30, 2020
The new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19, has infected nearly 90,000 people and…
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COVID 19 and HIV: What you need to know
February 21, 2020
The Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO), National Association of People with HIV Australia (NAPWHA),…
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Nurses awarded Australia Day honours
January 28, 2020
A number of nurses and midwives have been included in this year’s Australia Day honours…
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PrEP users at heightened risk of STIs: study
January 21, 2020
A global study has found that people who are seeking pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent…