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Varicella Vaccine And Covid Vaccine

29 January 2024

Protection against both the COVID-19 infection and Chickenpox is extremely important, not just for your own health but for the health of those around you. For example, those who may not be eligible to receive vaccinations, such as those with weakened immune systems.

Cholera Vaccine Near Me

29 January 2024

Cholera, a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium vibrio cholerae, remains a significant global health concern, particularly in regions with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water.

Varicella Vaccination Guidelines

11 January 2024

The chickenpox vaccine, also known as the varicella vaccine (VZV), is a safe and effective immunisation that protects against chickenpox, a highly contagious viral infection that causes an itchy red rash and blisters.

Varicella Vaccine Guidelines

11 January 2024

Varicella, or chickenpox, is a highly contagious viral infection that causes an itchy rash and blisters. It is most common in children under the age of 10.

Important considerations for diet and travel

27 November 2023

Melissa Adamski APD MND BSc
Accredited Practising Dietitian and nutritionist
Nutted Out Nutrition www.nuttedoutnutrition.com.au 

 

Monkeypox outbreaks – ‘a highly unusual event’

24 May 2022

There has been so much in the news about monkeypox – perhaps because we’ve seemingly had nothing but COVID-19 information for the past two-plus years - so Travelvax has put together a few salient points about the illness and its prevention and transmission.

Risk Factors of Japanese Encephalitis

18 April 2022

Residents and travellers to the Torres Strait Islands and areas in South, South-East and East Asia where the Japanese Encephalitis virus is endemic were previously thought to be the only people at risk of Japanese Encephalitis infection.

Signs & Symptoms of Japanese Encephalitis

18 April 2022

The Japanese Encephalitis virus exists in a transmission cycle between mosquitoes, pigs and water birds, however it can infect horses, donkeys and humans and cause severe disease, even death in some cases.

Mosquito bite precautions for residents and visitors to southern NSW and northern Victoria

28 February 2022

NSW and Victorian health departments have issued alerts after a number of pigs i

How to Hold Your Child During Vaccination

1 February 2022

Before parents take their children for their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, or in fact any time their young  children and infants are immunised, it’s a good idea to think of a way to make the experience as positive as possible so they don’t fear a second dose or any future vaccinations.  

What Every Parent Should Know About Immunisations

1 February 2022

Getting your kids vaccinated is part of a parents’ ‘duty of care’ and most do it after ensuring they are fully informed of the benefits and any risks involved.

How Do the COVID Vaccines Change Your Risk of Infection? And Are You Less Likely to Pass it On?

1 November 2021

Media reports about deaths and hospitalisations of fully or partially vaccinated people in this global pandemic can be a bit confusing, making it hard to work out what the benefit would be for us and our loved ones.