When Will The Vaccines Roll Out? Dr Norman Swan
In this video Dr Norman Swan explains the benefits and reasoning behind rolling out the Corona Virus vaccine in March 2021, much later than many other countries.
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Mosquito-borne diseases and prevention
Mosquito bites can be the cause of a number of illnesses, even in Australia. Here's how to protect yourself.
Travel HealthBitten by the travel bug
The signs and symptoms for Australian travellers that may indicate dengue fever.
Latest Health News Travel HealthTravel medical kit checklist
Stay safe when you are travelling with this checklist of handy health supplies and find a list of what to take in your travel medical kit on myDr.com.au.
Travel HealthTravelling and medical documentation
Older travellers, pregnant women, people with a chronic condition and those taking prescription medicines may need to carry documentation of their medical requirements.
Travel HealthRabies: information for travellers
Rabies is a viral disease spread by bites from infected animals, such as dogs and monkeys. If not treated quickly, rabies is often fatal.
Travel HealthMalaria precautions while pregnant or breast feeding
Malaria infection in pregnant women may be more severe than in non-pregnant women. Find out what precautions need to be taken for travel.
Travel HealthWater safety
In Australian waterways in the 12 months to 30 June 2017, 291 lives were lost to drowning. Here are some water safety tips for use at swimming pools, inland waterways and the beach.
Travel HealthMotion sickness
Many people eventually grow out of motion sickness (travel sickness), but for those who don’t there are treatments available and things you can do to help prevent it and ease the symptoms.
Travel HealthDVT and flying
The risk of DVT doubles after a long-haul flight. Find out about the symptoms and risk factors for DVT, and how to prevent it.
Travel HealthSquirming worm infection in foot
Man develops a squirming snake-like lesion on his foot after a holiday to Nigeria. The lesion was intensely itchy and grew longer every day.
Latest Health News Travel HealthEbola virus disease
The first symptoms of Ebola virus disease, which usually appear suddenly, include fever, fatigue, weakness and muscle aches and pains.
Travel HealthDiphtheria
Diphtheria is an infectious disease, which usually affects the upper respiratory tract. Onset of respiratory diphtheria is gradual, with symptoms such as mild fever, sore throat, fatigue and hoarse voice.
Travel HealthTravel vaccinations
Travel immunisations are important in pre-trip planning to certain countries. Vaccinations that travellers may need include tetanus and diphtheria, hepatitis A and B, and typhoid vaccinations.
Travel HealthJapanese encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis - a vaccine-preventable viral illness that is spread by mosquitos - can cause inflammation of your brain (encephalitis).
Travel HealthDehydration and hot weather
Dehydration is the loss of water and salts from the body. You are at particular risk of dehydration during hot weather.
Travel HealthYellow fever
Yellow fever is a vaccine-preventable illness of varying severity caused by an infection with a virus spread by certain mosquitoes.
Travel HealthJet lag: how to avoid it
Spending a few hours travelling by air can make you feel low, tired and lethargic. This is called jet lag.
Travel HealthTyphoid
Typhoid fever is an infection caused by Salmonella typhi. Most cases in Australia occur in travellers returning from developing countries.
Travel HealthMalaria overview
Malaria is a serious mosquito-borne disease that is caused by a parasitic infection of the red blood cells.
Travel HealthDengue fever
Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes in tropical areas, including north Queensland. Most people recover fully, but the severe form - dengue haemorrhagic fever - can be fatal.
Travel HealthVaccination and antibodies
See how vaccines prepare your immune system to fight disease by taking advantage of the fact that the immune system can remember infectious organisms.
Travel HealthTravellers' diarrhoea
Contaminated food and drink are the major sources of travellers' diarrhoea. High-risk regions for an attack include the majority of Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Mexico, Central and South America.
Travel HealthRoss River virus
Ross River virus infection is spread by the bites of infected female mosquitoes. Most sufferers will have a sudden onset of flu-like symptoms that often include painful joints.
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