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headtohealth.gov.au – quick access to trusted mental health resources
Looking for mental health info and support? The new government site Head to Health can help you find free and low-cost, trusted online and phone mental health resources. This new site is a collaboration between the community, the mental health sector and the Commonwealth Department of Health. Visit http://www.headtohealth.gov.au
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More influenza information from the experts
What’s new about the 2018 flu vaccines and who should get one? The flu shot is free for at risk groups and available to others for around $10 – $15. For most of us, influenza (the flu) is a mild illness, causing fever, chills, a cough, sore throat and body aches, that lasts several days. But some people – especially the elderly, young children and those with chronic diseases – are at risk of serious and potentially deadly complications.
While not perfect, the seasonal influenza vaccine is the best way to protect against influenza viruses. It’s free for at-risk groups, and available to others for around A$10–A$25 (plus a consultation fee if your GP doesn’t bulk bill). In some states people can also get influenza vaccines from pharmacies.
Read moreDo I really have to drink eight glasses of water a day?
We asked five experts: do I have to drink eight glasses of water per day? Eight seems like a lot… from www.shutterstock.com Alexandra Hansen, The Conversation Everyone knows humans need water and we can’t survive without it. We’ve all heard we should be aiming for eight glasses, or two litres of water per day. This target seems pretty steep when …
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Happy travels Annie and congrats Shelley
We know so many of you will know and love our nurse manager Annie Williams RN. After nine dedicated years with us here at Queen Street Medical, Annie is taking a six month “geographical sabbatical” to travel and spend some more time with her family. We are sending her off with our collective good wishes but as the saying goes …
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