Residents in Melbourne’s northwest have been warned to beware of the signs of a bacterial skin virus, as cases increase across multiple suburbs. Cases of Buruli ulcer virus – also known as Bairnsdale ulcer virus – have increased to “significant numbers” across the Mooney Valley and neighbouring Merri-bek council areas,Continue Reading
Aussies are being warned not to be complacent with a lingering flu season, as latest health data reveals a spike in patients contracting influenza B. Despite the warmer days, Dr Jane Wehipeihana, of Medical on Robina, said people needed to continue practising proper hygiene by washing hands and limiting contactContinue Reading
Children under 16 years old have been urged to get their flu jab, as NSW battles a spike in severe infections of influenza B, with extreme cases requiring the use of heart-lung bypass machines. In the week to July 2, health data revealed a 37 per cent jump in peopleContinue Reading
Classes have been disrupted and some children will have to learn from home amid rising cases at four NSW schools. Three schools are currently impacted by whole year groups learning from home, a small fraction of the more than 2200 schools across the state. Braddock Public School in Cranebrook hasContinue Reading
Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr Zac Turner explains why flu vaccines are so important. Question: Hi Dr Zac, How do I convince my 20-year-old daughter to get the flu jab? She is adamant she doesn’t need it, and that the flu isn’tContinue Reading
A doctor has warned Australians to get vaccinated as early flu case figures suggest a “really high peak” is due to hit this winter. About 15,000 people have reported a flu diagnosis in the country in the last three months. East Sydney Doctors general practitioner Dr Brad Mackay said whenContinue Reading
As Australia enters its fourth year of the pandemic and a new variant emerges, Covid-19 case numbers are trending downwards but are coming with a warning. In the seven days to Thursday, NSW recorded 19,793 new cases while Victoria reported 12,349 new cases. The week prior, NSW had recorded 27,665Continue Reading
Welcome to Sisters In Law, news.com.au’s weekly column solving all of your legal problems. This week, our resident lawyers and real-life sisters Alison and Jillian Barrett from Maurice Blackburn advise about your rights when it comes to work restrictions due to Covid-19. Question: I work in an office that’s mainlyContinue Reading
Australians should find some comfort Covid-19 won’t ruin their summer despite the onslaught of a fourth wave approaching. Cases are now being recorded weekly, with the latest data released on November 18 stating 79,743 cases were confirmed across the country. The data shows cases have been climbing since early October,Continue Reading
Nearly two-thirds of Australians are still complacent about the risk of Covid-19 infection despite a spike in case numbers and the emergence of new variants, a report has found. As a string of new Covid-19 warnings ramp up across the country, a research survey conducted by Pfizer Australia found 60Continue Reading