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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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Help for problem sleepers…starting in April 2018
Grand Pacific Health is offering a free group-based treatment programme starting in April for those with sleep problems. During the programme you’ll learn various strategies to achieve a longer and more restorative night’s sleep. These sessions will help you establish a routine that both prepares your body for sleep and teaches you ways to calm your mind at the end of the day. The program is conducted by clinically qualified presenters and runs over four weeks with two 1.5 hour sessions in a small group.
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