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11 March 2024
Meningococcal B vaccine now free through the Queensland School Immunisation Program
Invasive meningococcal disease is a rare but severe infection that can cause serious illness, disability, and death. Teenagers and young adults have a higher risk of getting the disease.
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08 March 2023
The flu vaccine and why it’s so important
Each year, we face the possibility of a serious flu season. For some people, the flu can cause serious illness, and it can also be deadly. Flu strains are continually changing, so it’s important to get vaccinated against the flu each year to
Latest articles
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07 March 2023
Why antibiotics can’t be used to treat viruses, colds or the flu
When you’re sick all you want is a medicine that will make everything better. It’s the same when someone you care for is sick. Unfortunately, when it comes to viruses, like those that cause colds or influenza (the flu), antibiotics don’t work.
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06 March 2023
HPV
HPV (also known as human papillomavirus) is a common virus that affects people of all genders and ages. In fact, if you’re sexually active, it’s likely you have had genital HPV at one point or other in your life.
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05 March 2023
The lowdown on chickenpox
Many of us remember getting chickenpox as kids. For most, it wasn’t so bad. A few days off school, an itchy rash, temperature, runny nose and headache. And then it cleared up and your childhood continued as normal.
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04 March 2023
Measles: not so harmless
Many people think of measles as a fairly harmless disease. Measles can cause very serious health issues and can be especially dangerous to children, the elderly and anyone with a chronic illness.
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03 March 2023
Kids and needle-phobia
No one particularly likes needles, but about a quarter of us have a genuine phobia of injections.
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02 March 2023
Vaccination for adults
Most people think vaccinations are only for children. But vaccinations are just as important for adults.
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01 March 2023
How to stop the spread of vaccine misinformation
You should be aware that some information you hear or read could be misleading, or just plain false. And when it comes to your health, misleading and false information can be dangerous.
13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)
To talk to a registered nurse about vaccinations call 13 Health.
Information in your language
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