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Staff and children in preschool and childcare aren’t being protected like in schools. We need a national plan
By late January, more than 400 early learning centres were closed across the country due to the Omicron wave, and many more were running at reduced… Read More
Omg, Omicron! Why it’s too soon to panic about COVID vaccines and the new variant
Researchers around the world are trying to work out whether existing COVID vaccines protect us from the latest variant, Omicron. The worst-case scenario is the virus… Read More
Taking your first rapid antigen test? 7 tips for an accurate result
You can now buy rapid antigen tests in supermarkets and pharmacies to test yourself at home for COVID-19 in about 15 minutes. You’ll get your… Read More
Bad for patients, bad for paramedics: ambulance ramping is a symptom of a health system in distress
Long lines of ambulances idling outside hospitals have shocked the public in recent news reports, especially in states with high COVID case numbers and increased hospital… Read More
How contagious is Delta? How long are you infectious? Is it more deadly? A quick guide to the latest science
Delta was recognised as a SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern in May 2021 and has proved extremely difficult to control in unvaccinated populations. Delta has managed to out-compete other… Read More
Ivermectin shows us how hard it is to use old drugs for COVID. Here’s how to do better next time
Many hopes have been pinned on repurposing existing drugs, such as ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine, to treat COVID-19. However, we shouldn’t be too surprised these drugs… Read More
Are you worried about your child’s eating or snacking behaviour?
Families of children aged 2-6 years are invited to participate in a study testing a new online program designed to support parents to develop healthy… Read More
I am ready, I have the armoury
A reflection by Ingrid Ozols – alumnus Master of Suicidology “There was no planning in doing the… Read More
Stressed teens benefit from coping online when less is more
Teenagers who spend a few hours online after a stressful experience fare better than those who frequently use this strategy or not at all a… Read More
Health students – placements and vaccine information session
To assist health students to understand how COVID-19 is impacting placements and their vaccination requirements, the Australian Government Department of Health hosted and recorded an… Read More