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immune system
How long does immunity last after a COVID infection?
It is probable that this estimate is significantly lower, as there has been a decrease in the number of individuals undergoing testing and reporting compared to earlier stages of the pandemic. However, indications point towards certain regions in Australia facing another surge of COVID cases.
The emergence of JN.1 is an evolutionary ‘step change’ in the COVID pandemic. Why is this significant?
Ever since its detection in August 2023, the JN.1 variant of COVID has rapidly spread across various regions. It has gained significant prominence in Australia and globally, fueling a substantial surge in COVID cases in numerous regions over the past year. Discover more by delving into the details.
What’s the latest COVID-19 Booster Information for Immunocompromised Australians including Autoimmune Conditions
This is what ATAGI recommends: “A third primary dose of COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people aged 5 years or...
White-tail spider bite – symptoms and treatment
Although a white-tail spider bite can be painful and cause temporary skin irritation, experts say it’s very unlikely to cause skin ulcers and slow-healing wounds.
Your kids’ immune system: how to boost it
Read this article on how the Immune System is responsible for protecting our body from harmful germs, viruses and bacteria.
How is gut health linked to immunity?
Gut health is linked to immunity in a variety of ways – one way is that the microbiome (the trillions of microorganisms that live in our gut) trains our immune system.
Does lack of sleep affect your immune system?
There are some causes of ill-health which affect your sleep and some causes of ill-health affect your immune system. So getting cause and effect between sleep and immunity is a really hard thing to do.
What is a cytokine storm? Does it happen in COVID-19?
Dr Norman Swan. A cytokine storm is an over-reaction of the immune system and it can happen in COVID-19.
Asthma in children
Asthma is relatively common in children. Find out about the symptoms, causes, triggers, diagnosis and treatments.
