A perfect storm for spike in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder As alcohol use increases during the pandemic, Dr Magdalena Simonis and Dr Karin Hammarberg argue the spike is likely – and we need to be ready.
School COVID clusters are rare – so what can we learn from the Al-Taqwa outbreak? In short: Close schools when community transmission is high, open cautiously when it is low, according to epidemiologists.
Australian research provides COVID-19 vaccine hope The breakthrough comes after recent studies have suggested long-term immunity from natural infection may not be possible.
Low parental awareness of children’s influenza vaccine recommendations One third of parents don’t know that children should be vaccinated for influenza, and GPs play a critical role in the conversation.
DoH expands free vaccine eligibility ahead of flu season The Federal Government has said it will secure its largest ever supply of seasonal influenza for people most at risk.
Is quarantining children a sensible precaution amid coronavirus? Despite conflicting advice from authorities, health experts say keeping China-linked children home from school is reasonable.
Rising mental health issues in young Australians ‘deeply concerning’ Researchers are unsure about the reasons behind the increase, but GPs are well placed to provide young people the help they need.
Tip of the cold chain iceberg? Vaccines worth $26 million lost EXCLUSIVE: At least $25.9 million in Australian vaccines has been lost to cold chain breaches since 2014, but incomplete government statistics mean the final total could be much higher.
Are weight loss apps the best way to address obesity in children? Targeting kids with a weight loss app could perpetuate body image issues and lead to disordered eating.
Promoting public health online: Children’s medication NPS MedicineWise brings informed advice on children’s medication to where much of the discussion is taking place – social media.