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Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is an infection caused by a virus belonging to the same family as smallpox viruses. Mpox has historically occurred mainly in Central and West Africa, but since May 2022, there has been an increase in mpox infections in many parts of the world where the illness has...
73-year-old John McCartney* credits exercise program with new lease on life. Gold Coast 73-year-old John McCartney is an Australian music enigma. After picking up the guitar in his early teens, he spent decades toiling in rock bands across the country, more than paying his dues to his craft and the ...
This information has been provided by the Gold Coast Public Health Unit. If you require additional immunisation support, please contact the Gold Coast Public Health Unit on 5667 3200 or GCPHU-CDC@health.qld.gov.au. Queensland Childhood Red Book update The Personal Health Record (Red Book) | Children...
Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is an infection caused by a virus belonging to the same family as smallpox viruses. Mpox has historically occurred mainly in Central and West Africa, but since May 2022, there has been an increase in mpox infections in many parts of the world where the illness has...
A critical component of a pharmacist’s education on the path to achieving full scope of practice qualifications is the requirement to spend dedicated time under the mentorship of an established prescriber. This experience allows pharmacists to immerse themselves in the practical aspects of pre...
When adolescents present to your practice with a tetanus-prone wound, think “Do they also need their pertussis antigen?” before administering an ADT booster. dTpa vaccine (Boostrix or Adacel) is funded through the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for all for adolescents and given through the ...
This information has been provided by the Gold Coast Public Health Unit. If you require additional information or support, please contact the Gold Coast Public Health Unit on 5667 3200 or GCPHU-CDC@health.qld.gov.au. Hepatitis B vaccination for people at higher risk The following risk groups are NIP...
At no cost to your patients, My health for life is an evidence-based behaviour change initiative designed to support positive lifestyle changes and reduce chronic disease risk. The initiative can be a practical extension of the advice given by Health Professionals, allowing patients to better unders...
A Gold Coast general practitioner has called for greater awareness of a serious health concern for pregnant women. Deputy Chair of the Gold Coast Primary Health Network, Broadbeach GP Dr Ka-Kiu Cheung, says Australia has seen a concerning increase in syphilis cases in women over the past decade. “...
Tallai’s Giulia Greenall led a well-balanced life until a simple trip at home earlier this year threw her off kilter. “I’m an active 72-year-old and I feel as young as I ever have, but I knew I needed to get back to fitness after babysitting my four grandchildren, where exercise became less of...
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