Health chief warns return to school will worsen current Qld spike in viruses

Health chief warns return to school will worsen current Qld spike in viruses

Cases of COVID-19,influenza and RSV are already on the rise,with the return to school expected to see numbers continue to climb across the state.

  • byCourtney Kruk

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TGA to review warnings after young father’s supplement death

TGA to review warnings after young father’s supplement death

The medicines’ regulator will reconsider warnings for some cold and flu tablets,after a young father died from a severe allergic reaction last month.

  • byMary Ward
The bird flu virus has adapted to sea mammals. Scientists are puzzled

The bird flu virus has adapted to sea mammals. Scientists are puzzled

And the new research findings hold a warning:H5N1 may similarly transform to cause large-scale infections in other mammalian species,including people.

  • byApoorva Mandavilli
‘It’s quite unusual’:The five infections making Queenslanders so sick

‘It’s quite unusual’:The five infections making Queenslanders so sick

The preferred antibiotic to treat ‘walking pneumonia’ in children is in short supply,as a wave of respiratory illnesses spreads across Queensland.

  • byMarissa Calligeros
Victorian child confirmed to have rare and dangerous H5N1 bird flu

Victorian child confirmed to have rare and dangerous H5N1 bird flu

A critically ill child who returned from India in March was infected with the disease,which has killed millions of animals worldwide.

  • byAngus Dalton andBianca Hall
I know pseudo remedies won’t cure my winter cold. But they make me feel special
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I know pseudo remedies won’t cure my winter cold. But they make me feel special

We’re currently experiencing a unique hell of virus soup,and despite knowing what we need to do to get better,following doctor’s orders feel painfully pedestrian.

  • byWendy Syfret
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Virus soup:The five things making Sydney sick

Virus soup:The five things making Sydney sick

Influenza and COVID-19 are spreading rapidly in NSW,but they are not our only problem.

  • byMegan Gorrey
As Australia’s flu season kicks off,scientists make a breakthrough

As Australia’s flu season kicks off,scientists make a breakthrough

Influenza vaccines have to be reformulated every year,but that could change thanks to work by Australian researchers.

  • byAisha Dow
‘DropTok’:Is our obsession with clear eyes doing more harm than good?

‘DropTok’:Is our obsession with clear eyes doing more harm than good?

Over-the-counter eye drops have become part of many people’s daily routines. But experts are concerned excessive use may be masking underlying problems.

  • byNell Geraets
WA urged to roll up as government rolls out free flu jabs

WA urged to roll up as government rolls out free flu jabs

The West Australian government has announced free flu vaccines for residents older than six months for the third year in a row.

  • byCameron Myles
It’s not just you:‘flu season’ is starting earlier

It’s not just you:‘flu season’ is starting earlier

There are above-average cases of flu and RSV,as well as the nation’s first surge in whooping cough since the COVID-19 lockdowns.

  • byMary Ward